Not scary at all, but not a bad film

Rating: 7/10 (22 December 2014)

Is it scary in the slightest? No, but in this case in isn't really a bad thing. It's story, while not very original, is well told and keeps your interest throughout all 96 minutes. The trouble with a lot of non scary horror movies is that they become incredibly boring very quickly. That does not happen here. Carrie herself is a extremely empathetic character who you come to care about quite a bit. You see how she's treated at school and at home and it strikes a cord, at least it did with me. You want to see her be happy and when she starts to feel happier, you do to. The last thing that makes this film work is the last oh say 20 minutes or so. The use of slow motion and sound (or the lack thereof) create an incredibly tense atmosphere, and I applaud the filmmakers on their decisions. So, Carrie is not a scary movie, but it is by no means a bad film. It relies on other things to keep it entertaining. (Oh yeah, I forgot. No jump scares throughout the whole movie! It's a miracle!)