: It was the first Stephen King adaptation and set the standard for blending teen drama with supernatural horror. Key Creative Elements Carrie (Brian De Palma, 1976) Screenwriter Interview
: A cruel prom prank involving pig's blood leads to a catastrophic release of her powers.
The film centers on Carrie White, a social outcast tormented by both her classmates and her fanatically religious mother.
: A humiliating shower incident triggers Carrie's latent telekinetic abilities.