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Carrie (franchise)

Carrie is an American horror media franchise, based on the 1974 novel of the same name by author Stephen King. The series consists of four films, a Broadway musical and a television special.

Carrie
Created byStephen King
Original workCarrie (1974)
OwnerAmazon MGM Studios
Years1974–present
Print publications
Novel(s)Carrie (1974)
Films and television
Film(s)
Television special(s)Riverdale: A Night to Remember (2018)
Theatrical presentations
Musical(s)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)

Novel

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Main article: Carrie (novel)

In the novel, which was King’s first work, a slightly overweight, shy, and usually bullied girl named Carietta "Carrie" Nadine White is being raised by Margaret, an unstable religious fanatic who thinks almost everything could be sinful. The book describes an odd incident of her exhibiting signs of telekinesis as a child, before focusing on her as a teen in high school; when she gets her first period in the shower, she panics as Margaret never taught her to prepare for having a period. Popular girls Christine "Chris" Hargensen and Susan "Sue" Snell ringlead the other girls to chant "period" and taunt Carrie. A few of the girls even throw tampons, further confusing Carrie, who believes she is dying. The gym teacher, Rita Desjardin, punishes the girls with a week of detention and suspends Chris when she refuses to comply. Desjardin also sends Carrie home with Margaret, believing Carrie should confront her mother about never being taught about a period. Margaret locks Carrie in the "praying closet," as Margaret believes that periods are a symbol of a sexual sin on Carrie's part. However, she lets Carrie out much earlier than she does normally, and Carrie believes it is because her mother knows that Carrie has become aware of her own powers.

Meanwhile, Chris is furious at her suspension and decides to take revenge on Carrie. Sue, however, feels bad about her part in the incident and wants to apologize, but is too nervous to do so. She tells her boyfriend Thomas "Tommy" Ross to ask Carrie to prom, noting that Carrie has a crush on him “like half the girls in the school.” Carrie originally thinks that the invitation was a means of tricking her, but Tommy pleads, and Carrie realizes that his invitation is genuine and accepts. She then sews herself a beautiful white dress to wear to the prom. Meanwhile, Chris and her boyfriend Billy Nolan collect pigs’ blood in a bucket and hang it over the auditorium stage. Chris employs her friend Tina Blake to make fake Prom Queen ballots with Carrie’s name on them so that she will be called onstage, where the blood will dump on Carrie and humiliate her. On prom night, Margaret initially forbids Carrie to attend prom, claiming that Tommy and the others will laugh at her, but Carrie is tired of her mother controlling her life and uses her powers to shove her mother into the "praying closet." At prom, the blood is dumped on Carrie, but in the process the bucket falls and hits Tommy on the head, killing him.

Carrie at first flees in sadness, but is soon overtaken by rage and locks the gymnasium doors with her powers and sets the room on fire. She continues to wreak havoc on the scene, killing multiple students and teachers. Leaving a path of destruction in her wake, Carrie returns home, where Margaret tells Carrie that she was conceived in a bizarre instance of marital rape. Margaret then comes to the conclusion that Carrie's powers come from Satan and stabs her with a knife. Carrie telekinetically stops Margaret's heart in an attempt to save herself, but is immediately regretful of this and of all she has done. Carrie attempts to flee, but she is bleeding so heavily from the stab wound that she can barely walk. Sue finds Carrie, and after a brief telepathic conversation, Carrie forgives Sue. Soon after, Carrie dies crying out to her mother.

Films

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Film U.S.
release date 		Director(s) Screenwriter(s) Producer(s)
Carrie November 3, 1976 (1976-11-03) Brian De Palma Lawrence D. Cohen Paul Monash
The Rage: Carrie 2 March 12, 1999 (1999-03-12) Katt Shea Rafael Moreu
Carrie November 4, 2002 (2002-11-04) David Carson Bryan Fuller David Carson & Stephen Geaghan
Carrie October 18, 2013 (2013-10-18) Kimberly Peirce Lawrence D. Cohen & Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Kevin Misher

Carrie (1976)

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Main article: Carrie (1976 film)

The Rage: Carrie 2

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Main article: The Rage: Carrie 2

Carrie (2002)

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Main article: Carrie (2002 film)

Carrie (2013)

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Main article: Carrie (2013 film)

Television

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Special

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Television U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Producer(s)
Riverdale: A Night to Remember April 18, 2018 (2018-04-18) Jason Stone Tessa Williams & Arabella Anderson Jon Goldwater, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter & Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

A television special of The CW series Riverdale, based on Carrie: The Musical, from the series second season episode titled "Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember". The series' cast portrayed the characters from the musical, also with their respective characters of Archie Comics from the series.[1] "A Night to Remember" also made references to the 1976 film.[2]

Miniseries

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In December 2019, Collider reported that a new adaptation, a miniseries, is in development at FX and MGM Television.[3]

In October 2024, Amazon MGM Studios announced they were developing a series adaptation of the novel with American filmmaker Mike Flanagan.[4][5] Flanagan had previously written and directed the Stephen King adaptations Doctor Sleep, Gerald's Game & The Life of Chuck.

Cancelled projects

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A television series which served as a follow-up to the 2002 film was in development, only to be cancelled by NBC due to the 2002 film's low ratings.

Cast and characters

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Key
  • A Y indicates the actor portrayed the role of a younger version of the character.
  • An A indicates an appearance through archival footage.
  • A dark gray cell indicates the character does not appear.
Characters Films Stage Television special
Carrie The Rage:
Carrie 2 		Carrie Carrie Broadway Off-Broadway Revival Riverdale:
A Night to Remember
1976 1999 2002 2013 1988 2012 2018
The Cast
Carietta "Carrie" White Sissy Spacek Sissy SpacekA Angela Bettis
Jodelle FerlandY 		Chloë Grace Moretz
Skyler WexlerY 		Linzi Hateley Molly Ranson Madelaine Petsch
(as Cheryl Blossom)[1]
Emilija Baranac
(as Midge Klump)[1]
Margaret White Piper Laurie Piper LaurieA Patricia Clarkson Julianne Moore Betty Buckley Marin Mazzie Mädchen Amick
(as Alice Cooper)[1]
Susan "Sue" Snell Amy Irving Kandyse McClure Gabriella Wilde Sally Ann Triplett Christy Altomare Lili Reinhart
(as Betty Cooper)[1]
Rita Desjardin Betty Buckley
(as Miss Collins) 		  Rena Sofer
(as Miss Desjarden) 		Judy Greer Darlene Love
(as Miss Gardner) 		Carmen Cusack
(as Miss Gardner) 		Ashleigh Murray
(as Josie McCoy and
Miss Gardner)[1]
Tommy Ross William Katt William KattA Tobias Mehler Ansel Elgort Paul Gyngell Derek Klena KJ Apa
(as Archie Andrews)[1]
Chris Hargensen Nancy Allen Nancy AllenA Emilie de Ravin Portia Doubleday Charlotte d'Amboise Jeanna de Waal Camila Mendes
(as Veronica Lodge)[1]
Billy Nolan John Travolta   Jesse Cadotte Alex Russell Gene Anthony Ray Ben Thompson Jordan Calloway
(as Chuck Clayton)[2]
Norma Watson P. J. Soles P. J. SolesA Meghan Black   Appears as ensemble Vanessa Morgan
(as Toni Topaz and Norma)[2]
Helen Shyres Edie McClurg   Chelan Simmons Mentioned Appears as ensemble Shannon Purser
(as Ethel Muggs and Helen)[2]
Rachel Lang   Emily Bergl
Kayla CampbellY 		 
Barbara Lang Mentioned J. Smith-Cameron  
Jesse Ryan   Jason London  
Mark Bing   Dylan Bruno  
Eric Stark   Zachery Ty Bryan  
Monica Jones   Rachel Blanchard  
Tracy Campbell   Charlotte Ayanna  
Brad Winters   Justin Urich  
Supporting characters
Principal Morton Stefan Gierasch Stefan GieraschA Laurie Murdoch Barry Shabaka Henley  
Eleanor Snell Priscilla Pointer Priscilla PointerA Mentioned Cynthia Preston  
Mr. Fromm Sydney Lassick Sydney LassickA  
Freddy DeLois Michael Talbott   Appears as ensemble  
George Harry Gold Harry GoldA   Demetrius Joyette Appears as ensemble  
Frank Geen / Freddy Holt
The Beak 		Doug Cox   Connor Price   Cole Sprouse
(as Jughead Jones)[1]
Cora Wilson Cindy Daly  
Rhonda Wilson Deirdre Berthrong  
Frieda Jason Noelle North Noelle NorthA   Mentioned Appears as ensemble  
Kenny Garson Rory Stevens   Miles Meadows Kyle Mac  
Tommy Erbter Cameron De Palma
Betty BuckleyV 		  Andrew Robb Tyler Rushton  
Lisa Parker   Mena Suvari  
Chuck Potter   Eli Craig  
Arnold   Eddie Kaye Thomas  
Boyd   John Doe  
Emilyn   Kate Skinner  
Ralph White Mentioned  
Jackie Talbot   Malcolm Scott Max Topplin  
Tina Blake   Katharine Isabelle Zoë Belkin  
John Hargensen   Michael Kopsa Hart Bochner  
Detective John Mulcahey   David Keith  
Nicki Watson   Karissa Strain  
Lizzy Watson   Katie Strain  
Heather   Samantha Weinstein  
Erika   Mouna Traoré  
Mr. Ulmann   Jefferson Brown  
Mr. Stephens   Wayne Alan Wilcox  
Stokes   Appears as ensemble  
Kevin Keller   Casey Cott
Fred Andrews   Luke Perry
Penelope Blossom   Nathalie Boltt
Hiram Lodge   Mark Consuelos
Hal Cooper   Lochlyn Munro

Additional crew and production details

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Role Films Television special
Carrie The Rage: Carrie 2 Carrie Carrie Riverdale: A Night to Remember
1976 1999 2002 2013 2018
Composer(s) Pino Donaggio Danny B. Harvey Laura Karpman Marco Beltrami Blake Neely
Sherri Chung
Cinematography Mario Tosi Donald M. Morgan Victor Goss Steve Yedlin Brendan Uegama
Editor(s) Paul Hirsch Richard Nord Jeremy Presner Lee Percy Gaston Jaren Lopez
Production companies Red Bank Films United Artists
Red Bank Films 		MGM Television
MGM Home Entertainment
Trilogy Entertainment Group 		Misher Films
Screen Gems
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures 		Archie Comics
Berlanti Productions
CBS Television Studios
Warner Bros. Television
Distributor United Artists Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer NBC Sony Pictures Releasing The CW
Running time 98 min 105 min 132 min 99 min 42 min

Reception

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Box office performance

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Film Release date Box office gross Budget Ref.
North America Other territories Worldwide
Carrie November 3, 1976 $33,800,000 — $33,800,000 $1.8 million [6]
The Rage: Carrie 2 March 12, 1999 $17,762,705 — $17,762,705 $21 million [7]
Carrie October 18, 2013 $35,266,619 $49,524,059 $84,790,678 $30 million [8]
Total $86,829,324 $49,524,059 $136,353,383 $52.8 million

Critical and public response

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Title Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore
Film series
Carrie 93% (67 reviews)[9] 85 (14 reviews)[10] —
The Rage: Carrie 2 19% (36 reviews)[11] 42 (21 reviews)[12] C+[13]
Carrie 20% (10 reviews)[14] — —
Carrie 50% (183 reviews)[15] 53 (34 reviews)[16] B−[13]
Title Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore
Television special
Riverdale: A Night to Remember 100% (14 reviews)[17] — —

Music

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Musical

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In 1988, a Broadway adaptation of Carrie was produced to scathing reviews. It closed after 16 previews and 5 performances. An Off-Broadway revival began previews on January 1, 2012 and officially opened on March 1, 2012. It closed on April 8 of the same year.[18]

Soundtracks

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Title U.S. release date Length Performed by Label
Carrie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1976 36:02 Pino Donaggio United Artists Records
The Rage: Carrie 2 - Music from and Inspired by United Artists Motion Picture March 23, 1999 55:14 Various artists Edel Records
Carrie: Music from the NBC Movie Event 2002 — —
Carrie: The Musical (Premiere Cast Recording) September 25, 2012 1:10:29 Ghostlight Records
Carrie: Music from the Motion Picture October 11, 2013 50:27 Columbia Records
Carrie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack October 15, 2013 48:57 Marco Beltrami Sony Classical
Riverdale: Special Episode - Carrie: The Musical (Original Television Soundtrack) April 19, 2018 26:38 Riverdale Cast WaterTower Music

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Stack, Tim (January 24, 2018). "The Riverdale cast will sing in an adaptation of Carrie: The Musical". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d Dominick, Nora (April 20, 2018). "13 Side-By-Side Pictures Of The "Riverdale" Musical Episode Vs. The Original "Carrie" Movie". BuzzFeed. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  3. ^ Sneider, Jeff (December 20, 2019). "Exclusive: FX Developing Limited Series Based on Stephen King's 'Carrie'". Collider. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 21, 2024). "'Carrie' TV Series From Mike Flanagan in the Works at Amazon". Variety.
  5. ^ Porter, Rick (October 21, 2024). "'Carrie' Series in the Works at Amazon From Mike Flanagan". Hollywood Reporter.
  6. ^ "Carrie (1976)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  7. ^ "The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  8. ^ "Carrie (2013)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  9. ^ "Carrie (1976)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. November 3, 1976. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  10. ^ "Carrie (1976) Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  11. ^ "The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. July 17, 2001. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  12. ^ "The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  13. ^ a b "Cinemascore". Archived from the original on December 20, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  14. ^ "Carrie (2002)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. August 12, 2003. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  15. ^ "Carrie (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. October 18, 2013. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  16. ^ "Carrie (2013) Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  17. ^ "Riverdale – Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  18. ^ Hetrick, Adam. "Carrie Dies Sooner Than Expected; Revival to Close April 8 Off-Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
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