A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White, a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother, who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
It is accurate to call this Carrie a new adaptation of the original Stephen King novel, but it is much more honest to call it a remake of De Palma's film.
Far from recreating a classic for this generation of horror fans, Peirce’s re-imagining of Carrie winds up feeling as redundant as countless other genre remakes.
One hoped for something more affecting from the director of Boys Don’t Cry.
Can we all just agree to forget this ever happened, please?
One of the more solid ’70s horror remakes, but it lacks the verve and potency, romance and heartache of the original. Still, the haircuts are a vast improvement...
A remake that doesn’t see the legacy of Carrie White burn in hell. But not one that adds much to it either.
Glee with blood.
The special effects may have moved on over the past 40 years but virtually every other aspect of the film is inferior to its predecessor.
Superfluous but fun.
This is pretty anaemic.
This is a sturdy tale that deserves to find a new audience. It's just a shame they won't find anything new in the process.
Carrie returnes for a social media generation
General release. Check local listings for show times.