1976 · 98 min · R

Carrie

Name: Carrie
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1976
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, William Katt, John Travolta

Directed by Brian De Palma · Horror, Thriller

Carrie (1976) is a Horror film, directed by Brian De Palma set during the 1970s. It runs 98 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of coming of age, revenge, and faith / religion run throughout.

Composer

Pino Donaggio

Cinematography

Mario Tosi

Cast

Sissy SpacekPiper LaurieAmy IrvingWilliam KattJohn TravoltaNancy AllenBetty BuckleyP. J. Soles

The world of this film

Setting

Suburban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Psychological Horror

Themes

Coming Of Age Revenge Faith / Religion

Tone

BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadFemale Led Child Lead

Pacing

Slow Burn

Based on

Pure Fiction

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Carrie

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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