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Carrie (1976)

Sissy Spacek as Carrie on the poster of the 1976 film
Carrie (1976)
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Thriller
Mystery

Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom.

Release Date
November 3, 1976
Director
Brian De Palma
Cast
Sissy Spacek , Amy Irving , Piper Laurie , Nancy Allen
Runtime
1 hour 38 minutes
Main Genre
Horror

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