Very good entertainment

Rating: 8/10 (28 January 2003)

I saw this movie on DVD the other day and have to say that I was more than moderately entertained. There are some interesting messages in this film about fanatical religious devotion and peer acceptance. Standout performances from Spacek and the actress who plays her mom also highlight this film. A young John Travolta isn't given much to do but he does his job well. I think Nancy Allen, who plays Travolta's girlfriend Chris, is the same actress who plays Murphy's girlfriend in the Robocop movies. There are many great images in this film, especially Carrie's reaction after 'the prank' and the reaction and aftermath of the girl at the grave. All in all, a very good horror flick. A minor complaint about the otherwise insightful DVD documentary: couldn't Travolta be coaxed into giving an opinion or two?