Carrie
A tense, tragic horror where cruelty and isolation build to an explosive, bloody revenge, leaving a lingering unease.
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Carrie
A slow-building, deeply unsettling tragedy that tightens its grip before erupting into a cathartic, terrifying climax.
About 1976 film directed by Brian De Palma
Genres drama, horror, teen, melodrama, thriller, supernatural horror, coming-of-age, psychological horror, psychological thriller
Directed by Brian De Palma
Written by Stephen King, Lawrence D. Cohen
Starring John Travolta, Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Edie McClurg, William Katt, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen, Betty Buckley
Music Pino Donaggio
Runtime 100 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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