Carrie

Carrie White is an awkward high school girl who discovers she can move objects with her mind, a power that erupts when she is pushed too far. Raised by a stern, devout mother who disciplines through fear, she endures constant taunting from classmates. The cafeteria, hallways, and gym become stages for cruelty as she tries to keep a low profile. When pressure from home and school becomes unbearable, Carrie contemplates the limits of her talent and the consequences of unleashing it, a volatile mix of vulnerability and quiet resolve. Set against a suburban backdrop that feels intimate yet suffocating, the movie blends quiet character study with sudden bursts of forceful, unsettling imagery. The tension builds through everyday moments and consequences.

Kimberly Peirce directs this 2013 adaptation, reshaping Stephen King's classic tale for a contemporary audience. The screenplay is by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, building on Stephen King and Lawrence D Cohen's original story. The film updates the setting to a high school.

It earned about 84.8 million worldwide against a 30 million budget, signaling solid market interest in a modern horror drama with a familiar name. Overseas markets boosted the box office more than expected that year. International footprint helped lift total.

This version leans into the hallways as a pressure cooker, pairing intimate coming of age motifs with a sharper horror edge. Chloë Grace Moretz conveys vulnerability and quiet resentment as Carrie, while the film invites discussions of bullying, family control, and empowerment. The result is a leaner, sharper genre piece.

Critics praised Carrie 2013 for its tighter focus on teenage cruelty and the costs of fear driven parenting, pairing suspense with texture. The film explores power dynamics, retaliation, and the danger of suppressing one's identity in a judgmental world, while preserving a sense of dread in story, standout in genre.