A Classic

Rating: 10/10 (23 May 2006)

"Carrie" is a modern classic--okay, so it's 30 years old--and many recent horror films could take a few lessons from the story, style and substance of this wonderful adaptation of the Stephen King novel. The actors are all excellent, and the effects--pre-CGI--hold up today. Yes, there are deaths, but it is not about a bunch of teens who are picked off by some silly villain in a hockey mask, or with razors for fingers, or even Michael Myers in his mask. Every character has a believable motivation for his/her actions, given each character's background, history and involvement with Carrie. And again, the actors all give stunning, believable performances. "Carrie" is a masterpiece of horror films. And Carrie herself, the victim, is totally believable - and we empathize with her.