Nicole, Ryan and Kendyl hash out the differences between Kimberly Peirce’s film Carrie and the original novel, as well as the 1976 film. While enjoying the remake, the hosts wonder if it missed out on a few opportunities.

Don’t forget to check out out episode on the novel by Stephen King!

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Main Discussion

Carrie (2013)

-Screenwriter: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

-Director: Kimberly Peirce

-Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz, Julienne Moore, Judy Greer, and Ansel Elgort

-Based on the Stephen King novel, covered on episode #60

-Characters: Carrie, Margaret (her mother), Sue, Chris, Billy, Tommy, Miss Desjardin

-Themes/issues: bullying, religious extremism, abuse, TK gene (mutants)

-Modern tech (camera phone, video posted to internet)

Next episode: #65 on Markus Zusak’s novel The Book Thief

Previous episode: #63 on Orson Scott Card’s novel Ender’s Game