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22: Carrie
Carrie Movie Details:
- Release date: November 3, 1976
- IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
- Director: Brian De Palma
- Duration: 98 minutes
- Genre: Horror, Drama
- Cast: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, John Travolta
Carrie Plot Summary:
In “Carrie,” horror movie a shy and awkward teenage girl named Carrie White faces relentless bullying at school and abuse from her religiously fanatic mother, Margaret. Unbeknownst to everyone, Carrie possesses telekinetic powers that she struggles to control. When Carrie experiences her first menstruation in the school locker room, her classmates cruelly taunt her, leading to a traumatic incident where Carrie unleashes her powers, causing havoc and humiliation. However, one of her classmates, Sue Snell, feels guilty and convinces her boyfriend, Tommy Ross, to take Carrie to the prom to make amends.
Despite her initial hesitation, Carrie agrees to attend the prom, where she experiences a brief moment of happiness. However, her joy is short-lived as a cruel prank is played on her, leading to a devastating and bloody climax. Carrie unleashes her telekinetic powers in a fit of rage, resulting in a catastrophic series of events that culminate in a fiery tragedy. “Carrie” is a harrowing tale of bullying, abuse, and the destructive power of repressed emotions, with Sissy Spacek delivering a haunting performance as the titular character.
