Favorite Horror Film

Rating: 10/10 (30 July 2014)

This is definitely my favorite horror movie. From the acting to the special effects, everything in this movie is spot on. Sissy Spacek is perfect as Carrie, a bullied girl who finally snaps when pig's blood is dumped on her at the prom. She's mousy enough to understand the bullying, but pretty enough to feel bad for her. All the actresses playing the bullies truly radiate hatred during that beginning scene and their dreadful chorus of "plug it up." And Piper Laurie truly fills the role of Carrie's religious and abusive mother. Carrie is the perfect bully victim. Anyone who has been bullied has wanted to get revenge, even though it's hopefully not as extreme as Carrie's, and Carrie is definitely admirable as that one kid who finally has enough of it. The split-scene telekinetic rampage at the prom is one of the most beautifully executed movie scenes I have ever seen. From the movie's beautiful opening to the stunning and terrifying conclusion, Carrie is a scary yet wonderful film, with the strongest anti-bullying message I have ever seen. Highly recommended.