Carrie (2013)
Different aspects of this 2013 version of “Carrie”
make it more of a modern horror-which is
essentially more horrifying. Unlike the 1976
version makes me feel slightly more on edge. I
think this is due to several things: one; the
beginning scene is creepy, and immediately
makes you wonder what is making that woman
scream so horribly in that foreboding house.
Secondly; there is more blood, and it is
definitely more graphic than its predecessor,
which is more true to the novel. Thirdly; Ms
White’s nuttiness is taken to a whole new level
with the depth of her character. The moments
where she hurt herself really got to me - even
more so than the actual violence of prom night.
And lastly; the special effects were well done,
and the deaths of certain people are much more
satisfying than that depicted in the original.
This interpretation has got its own individuality
from both the book and 1976’s “Carrie”, which
adds a fresh spin. I liked how Carrie’s character
is shown in more depth, so that the audience
gets a better understanding of her and her life.
The acting isn’t quite up to the standard of
1976, but Chloë Grace Moretz is a great actress,
and the spunkiness of her own personality
showed through, which was good to see. The
cruelty of Carrie’s peers could have been
amplified slightly, but it was over all very well
done.
Verdict:
With all this put into account, I personally prefer the more recent, 2013 version “Carrie”. But go
ahead and watch them and decide yourself! Both are great films in their own right and both are
definitely worth watching “if you’ve got a taste for terror.”