116: Carrie (1976) "PSA for Periods and Bullying"

Spooky season is upon us and your hosts have conjured up one of our best themes yet. Introducing Scream King Month—a two-episode special event celebrating adaptations from the king of scares himself, Stephen King. For the first flick in our lineup, we knew we had to go with one of the most iconic horror movies of all time. And with a new TV series putting this story back in the spotlight, it was the perfect time to revisit the original Carrie (1976). Best known for its prom-gone-wrong finale and standout performances from Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie, this classic is also packed with ‘70s vibes and plenty of other horrors, both on screen and behind the scenes. Join us as we explore it all, including period portrayals, excessive slapping, and cinematic references galore.

Resources

https://screenrant.com/stephen-king-carrie-biggest-differences-book-movie/

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/apr/04/stephen-king-how-i-wrote-carrie-horror

https://www.slashfilm.com/1201929/1976s-carrie-ending-explained-feminine-rage-unleashed/

https://collider.com/carrie-mike-flanagan-female-directors-kate-siegel/

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/meet-summer-h-howell-carrie-exclusive-interview

https://mashable.com/entertainment/stephen-king-carrie-tv-show-review

https://collider.com/carrie-stephen-king-highest-ranked-rotten-tomatoes-movie/