
Carrie
If you've got a taste for terror...Take Carrie to the prom!
Directed by Brian De Palma
Produced by United Artists
A dark supernatural horror about a bullied, abused teenage girl whose emerging telekinetic powers become an instrument of violent revenge, rooted in religious trauma and social cruelty.
Withdrawn and sensitive teenager Carrie White faces bullying from her classmates and abuse from her fanatically pious mother. When she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers, things take a dark and violent turn.
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Is Carrie violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Carrie one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.
Is Carrie easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Carrie sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does Carrie end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Carrie scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like Carrie
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Carrie
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Carrie, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Carrie, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Carrie, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































