Carrie (2013) | Stephen King's Most Underrated Horror Film?

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Nearly 40 years after Brian De Palma drenched prom night in pig’s blood and psychic rage, Carrie returned in 2013 with Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore. But did this remake modernize Stephen King’s story—or just repackage it? In this episode, we trace the journey of Carrie (2013) from concept to release, explore how it compares to the 1976 classic, and ask whether it’s fair to call this version “forgotten”… or if we simply moved on for a reason. Cast Includes: Chloë Grace Moretz as Carrie White Julianne Moore as Margaret White Judy Greer as Miss Desjardin Gabriella Wilde as Sue Snell Portia Doubleday as Chris Hargensen Ansel Elgort as Tommy Ross Topics Covered Chloë Grace Moretz vs. Sissy Spacek The challenges of remaking horror classics Stephen King movies Carrie 2013 vs. 1976 • Best head explosion in cinema Chloe Grace Moretz Telekinesis in horror Religious trauma and maternal horror Feminist interpretations of Carrie Kimberly Peirce’s directing choices Brian De Palma’s wild camera work A24 horror vibes Telekinetic coming-of-age films Stranger Things influences Support the Show & Follow Us: 🌐 Website: moviememorymachine.com 🎧 Patreon: patreon.com/gruntworkpod 📽 Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/moviememorypod

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In this episode, we trace the journey of Carrie (2013) from concept to release, explore how it compares to the 1976 classic, and ask whether it’s fair to call this version “forgotten”… or if we simply moved on for a reason.