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Carrie is a 2013 American supernatural horror film. It is the third film adaptation of Stephen King's 1974 novel of the same name, though MGM and Screen Gems, who are producing the film, employed a script that is reportedly more faithful to King's original novel. The film stars Chloë Grace Moretz as the titular Carrie White, and Julianne Moore as Carrie's mother, Margaret White. Following the initial announcement of March 15, 2013 as the release date, the film's public launch was later postponed to October 18, 2013.

Production history

In May 2011, representatives from MGM and Screen Gems announced that the two companies were producing a film remake of Carrie. The two studios hired Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa to write a screenplay that delivers "a more faithful adaption" of King's novel—Aguirre-Sacasa previously adapted King’s work The Stand into a comic book in 2008.

Upon hearing of the new adaptation, King remarked, "The real question is why, when the original was so good?" He also suggested Lindsay Lohan for the main role and stated that "it would certainly be fun to cast". Actress Sissy Spacek, who played the titular character in de Palma's adaptation, expressed an opinion on the choice of Lohan for the character of Carrie White, stating that she "was like, 'Oh my God, she's really a beautiful girl' and so I was very flattered that they were casting someone to look like me instead of the real Carrie described in the book. It's gonna be real interesting." In March 2012, the role of Carrie White was offered to Chloë Grace Moretz, who accepted the role.

Kimberly Peirce is the film's director, while Moore stars as Margaret White and Gabriella Wilde appears in the role of Sue Snell. Alex Russell, who appears in the film Chronicle, and Broadway actor Ansel Elgort are also members of the main cast, and Judy Greer plays the gym teacher Miss Desjardin.

Plot

The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Julianne Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Chloe Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Judy Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargensen (Portia Doubleday), but only Chris' friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde) regrets their actions. In an effort to make ammends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (Ansel Elgort) to take Carrie to the prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes Telekinetic havoc.

Cast

• Chloe Moretz as Carrie White - Margaret's daughter who has Telekinetic powers.
• Skyler Wexler as Young Carrie White
• Julianne Moore as Margaret White - Carrie's mother.
• Judy Greer as Miss Desjardin - Gym teacher who is very nice to Carrie.
• Gabriella Wilde as Sue Snell - Tommy's girlfriend and a survivor of the prom. She is also a member of the Ultra Clique.
• Ansel Elgort as Tommy Ross - Sue's boyfriend who takes Carrie to the prom
• Portia Doubleday as Chris Hargensen - Billy's girlfriend and the leader of the Ultra Clique.
• Alex Russell as Billy Nolan - Chris' boyfriend.
• Zoe Belkin as Tina Blake - Chris' best friend and Jackie's girlfriend. She is also a member of the Ultra Clique.
• Max Topplin as Jackie Talbott - Tina's boyfriend and Billy's best friend.
• Connor Price as Freddy Holt - Tommy's 2nd best friend and the prom photographer.
• Michelle Nolden as Estelle Parsons - Carrie and Margaret's neighbor.
• Cynthia Preston as Eleanor Snell - Sue's mother.
• Samantha Weinstein as Heather - A member of the Ultra Clique.
• Kyle Mac as Kenny Garson - Billy's 2nd best friend.
• Kim Roberts as Ms. Arlene Walsh - One of Carrie's teachers.
• William MacDonald as Sheriff Otis Doyle - Sheriff of Chamberlain, Maine

References

1. Kit, Borys (May 19, 2011). "MGM, Screen Gems Team for 'Carrie' Remake". The Hollywood Reporter.
2. Labrecque, Jeff (May 20, 2011). "Stephen King sounds off on new 'Carrie' remake -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly.
3. "LiLo in 'Carrie' remake? Sissy Spacek can see it". CNN. July 12, 2011.
4. Fleming, Mike (March 27, 2012). "MGM Formally Offers Lead Remake Of Stephen King's 'Carrie' To Chloe Moretz". Deadline Hollywood.
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6. Fleming, Mike (January 4, 2012). "MGM/Screen Gems Eye Kimberly Peirce to Direct Remake of Stephen King's 'Carrie'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
7. "Julianne Moore And Gabriella Wilde Board Carrie Remake". CinemaBlend.com. 2012-05-14.
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External links

• Official website
• Carrie at IMDb
• Carrie at Box Office Mojo
• Carrie at Rotten Tomatoes
• Carrie at Metacritic
• Official Facebook page

• 2013 films
• 2013 horror films
• American films
• American horror films
• English-language films
• Films about revenge
• Films based on works by Stephen King
• Films shot in Toronto
• Supernatural horror films
• Screen Gems films
• Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films
• Film remakes