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Carrie

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Tormented by her fellow high-school students, a teenager (Angela Bettis) uses telekinesis as a tool for vengeance.
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Critics Consensus

This made-for-TV adaptation of Stephen King's classic fails to impress or bring anything new to the table, - or to the prom - paling even more in comparison to the 1970's memorable version.

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Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel 1 day ago
3/5
Poor little Carrie didn't need the big buildup. She's too familiar as it is, and despite a worthy star, she's all dressed up with no new, intriguing place to go. Go to Full Review
Josh Friedman Los Angeles Times 1 day ago
This version by director David Carson and writer Bryan Fuller spoils the mood by unleashing too much too soon, including an early barrage of silly digital effects. Go to Full Review
John Doyle Globe and Mail 1 day ago
It's a well-made and entertaining TV movie. Go to Full Review
Glenn Garvin Miami Herald 1 day ago
Everything in the TV version, from the flabby script to the room-temperature performances, is inferior to the original. Go to Full Review
Tom Long Gannett News Service 1 day ago
No, it doesn't top the 1976 Brian De Palma film version that starred Sissy Spacek, but it brings the classic story of teen alienation to a new generation, and does so with some nice innovations thanks to Bryan Fuller's script. Go to Full Review
Ted Mahar Oregonian 1 day ago
The NBC version drifts slowly through the story. Go to Full Review
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B P @Bradster69 Aug 31, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more ANTONY A @RT62438236 Aug 15, 2026 muy fiel al libro y apesar del poco presupuesto pudo ser muy aterradora See more John B. @rjcartoonist69 Mar 8, 2026 Carrie is a surprisingly genuine well-made adaptation for the small screen! While the TV production values do hamper the film somewhat, what shines through are the rather more “book accurate” storytelling, the film’s tone is about as sad & somber as it’s 1976 theatrical counterpart & Angela Bettis won my heart over with her sweet, sincere, tragic & raw performance! See more Max M @livmackenzie Feb 27, 2026 The 2002 adaptation of Carrie offers a surprisingly thoughtful and character-focused take on Stephen King’s story. Angela Bettis brings a raw, almost uncomfortable realism to Carrie, making her feel fragile yet quietly intense. This version leans more into psychological tension and explores the emotional trauma behind Carrie’s powers in a grounded way. The expanded scenes give more depth to the characters, especially Sue, adding layers of empathy and moral conflict. While it doesn’t have the stylized flair of the 1976 film, it feels intimate and modernized for its time. The prom sequence still delivers, but what stands out most is the emotional aftermath. It’s a darker, more reflective retelling that deserves more appreciation. Its camp its cvnty. See more James B @James_B Jul 5, 2025 The 2002 remake of Carrie is just too long and at most times boring and also has atrocious CGI. See more Rami A @Bunt101 Jul 5, 2025 The good casting for a well casted TV-Movie doesn't help with the movie's many shortcomings. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Tormented by her fellow high-school students, a teenager (Angela Bettis) uses telekinesis as a tool for vengeance.
Director
David Carson
Producer
David Livingston
Screenwriter
Bryan Fuller
Production Co
Miramax
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
2h 30m
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