This terrifying adaptation of Stephen King's bestselling horror novel was directed by shock maestro Brian De Palma for maximum, no-holds-barred effect. Sissy Spacek stars as Carrie White, the beleaguered daughter of a religious kook (Piper Laurie) and a social outcast tormented by her cruel, insensitive classmates. When her rage turns into telekinetic powers, however, school's out in every sense of the word. De Palma's horrific climax in a school gym lingers forever in the memory, though the film is also built upon Spacek's remarkable performance and Piper Laurie's outlandishly creepy one. John Travolta has a small part as a thug, De Palma's future wife, Nancy Allen, is his girlfriend, and Amy Irving makes her screen debut as one of the girls giving Carrie a hard time. The DVD release has a widescreen presentation, Dolby sound, theatrical trailer, and optional French subtitles.
Directed by: Brian De Palma Written by: Lawrence D. Cohen Produced by: Paul Monash & Louis A. Stroller Original music by: Pino Donaggio
Cast: Sissy Spacek .... Carrie White Piper Laurie .... Margaret White Amy Irving .... Sue Snell William Katt .... Tommy Ross John Travolta .... Billy Nolan Nancy Allen .... Chris Hargenson Betty Buckley .... Miss Collins P.J. Soles .... Norma Watson Priscilla Pointer .... Mrs. Snell Sydney Lassick .... Mr. Fromm Stefan Gierasch .... Mr. Morton Michael Talbott .... Freddy Doug Cox .... The Beak Harry Gold .... George Noelle North .... Frieda Cindy Daly .... Cora Deirdre Berthrong .... Rhonda Anson Downes .... Ernest Rory Stevens .... Kenny Edie McClurg .... Helen Cameron De Palma .... Boy on Bicycle
