Carrie is a horror film that was released in 1976. It is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King and tells the story of Carrie White, a high school student who is bullied by her classmates and abused by her religious fanatic mother. Carrie discovers that she has telekinetic powers, which she uses to get revenge on those who have wronged her.
The film was directed by Brian De Palma and starred Sissy Spacek as Carrie and Piper Laurie as her mother. It was a critical and commercial success and has since gained a cult following. It has also been adapted into a number of stage and screen productions, including a Broadway musical and a 2013 remake.
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