From the works of Stephen King. A film by Brian De Palma.

Rating: 5/10 (7 August 2005)

Carrie (1976) was Stephen King's first published novel (under his own name) and it would be the first in a long line of book-to-film adaptations. As long as Mr. King continues to right, someone will always try to adapt his novels or stories for either the silver or small screen. This film not only made King's career but it launched a plethora of knock-offs. While Brian De Palma can re-live the glory of making this over-hyped adaptation, it made stars out of "teen" actors Sissy Spacek, John Travolta, Nancy Allen, William Katt, Amy Irving and P.J. Soles.
The is the ultimate revenge movie. A wall flower and social outcast (Sissy Spacek) discovers that she has supernatural powers. These powers have been gestating within her ever since her birth. But slowly over time, her rage has slowly been building within her, waiting for the right time to explode on those who have wronged and crossed her. When will that time be? Who will pay the price for years of making her a pariah to the community at large?
Another over-hyped Stephen King adaptation (see also Stand By Me). Read the book instead, but if you don't think reading is "hip" then this movie will be suffice.