To the Devil with false modesty!

Rating: 8/10 (30 April 2013)

Sissy Spacek made Carrie an anti-hero as the sympathetic mousy creature coming into her own being as a teenager and, of course, a telekinetic freak of nature. Piper Laurie is possessed as the jilted bible spewing sinner of a mother while Nancy Allen, John Travolta and Amy Irving bring the confusing high school years back to life. As the telekinesis is shown and not overly explained, it is the drama and action that take center stage. Brian DePalma' s stylish treatment of Steven King's classic hasn't faded too much despite the TV movie score. Yes, high schoolers are cruel kids to those not in the clique, but is revenge so sweet? The last 30 minutes may even keep you away from high school reunions. The special effects don't always sail but this prom night has gone down in horror history and up in flames!