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Carrie (1976)

Rate: 7
Viewed: 5/08

Carrie
5/08: Carrie has been universally touted as a classic horror film, but honestly, I'll say it's more of a drama piece with some supernatural elements.

Yes, I love the buildup, which is adroitly done, right from the start until the "moment" begins. Yet the editing leaves me feeling cheated because the pivotal scene is so short. After it happens, then the next thing I know is Carrie walks out of the gymnasium and goes on the road where she avoids a car by using her telekinetic powers. The rest of the way doesn't help, either.

If I had to redo the film, I would've prolonged the moment for a bit while and then ended it right there. That's it. Why ruin a good thing? Hence, Carrie becomes the ultimate revenge flick.

Playing the eponymous character, Sissy Spacek gives a nice, soft performance, but she should've had more screen time. I like William Katt as Tommy Ross. He's gentle. Piper Laurie, as Carrie's mother, isn't bad, but I prefer Faye Dunaway based on how she did with Joan Crawford to make it more believable. It's weird to see John Travolta because he acts like himself the entire time.

All in all, although I never went to my high school prom, Carrie successfully makes up for it.