Carrie is a 2002 American supernatural horror television film, based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Stephen King. It is the second film adaptation and a re-imagining of the novel, and the third film in the Carrie franchise. The film was written by Bryan Fuller, directed by David Carson, and stars Angela Bettis in the leading role. In the story, Carrie White, a shy girl who is harassed by her schoolmates, disappears and a series of flashbacks reveal what has happened to her.
Carrie was produced by Trilogy Entertainment Group and MGM Television at the request of television network NBC. Filmed in Vancouver, it was commissioned as a stand-alone feature by the network but the studios intended it as a backdoor pilot for a potential television series. The ending of the novel was changed accordingly, but no follow-up series was ever produced.
The film premiered on NBC on November 4, 2002, when it was viewed by 12.21 million people. Despite the good ratings and two award nominations (a Saturn Award and ASC Award), the film was poorly received by film critics. The performances, especially Bettis', were praised, but the film was criticized for its poor special effects, lack of a horror atmosphere, and long runtime.
Cast and characters[]
- Angela Bettis - Carrie White
- Jodelle Ferland - Little Carrie White
- Patricia Clarkson - Margaret White
- Rena Sofer - Miss Desjarden
- Kandyse McClure - Sue Snell
- Emilie de Ravin - Chris Hargensen
- Tobias Mehler - Tommy Ross
- Jesse Cadotte - Billy Nolan
- Meghan Black - Norma Watson
- Chelan Simmons - Helen Shyres
- Katharine Isabelle - Tina Blake
- David Keith - Detective John Mulcahey
- Miles Meadows - Kenny Garson
- Tyler Foley - Lou Garson
- Laurie Murdoch - Principal Morton
- Michael Kopsa - John Hargensen
- Michaela Mann - Estelle Horan
- Deborah DeMille - Estelle Horan's mother
- Malcolm Scott - Jackie Talbot
- Steve Byers - Roy Evarts
- Erin Karpluk - Madeline
- Bill Dow - Mr. Scharnhorst
- Andrew Robb - Danny Erbter
- David Neale - Officer Plessy
International broadcast[]
| Country | Network(s) | Local title |
|---|---|---|
| United States | NBC, Sci-Fi, Starz Encore Suspense | Carrie |
| Austria | ATV2 | |
| Canada | CTV | |
| France | M6 | |
| Germany | Premiere 1, Premiere 2, Premiere 3, Premiere 4, Premiere 5, Premiere Start, kabel eins, MGM Channel, Tele 5 | |
| Italy | Italia 1 | |
| India | Star Movies, Sony Pix | |
| Sweden | Kanal 5 | |
| Brazil | SBT | Carrie, A Estranha |