Carrie (novel) - Adaptations

Adaptations

• The first adaption of Carrie was a feature film of the same name, released in 1976. Screenwritten by Lawrence D. Cohen and directed by Brian De Palma, the film starred Sissy Spacek as Carrie, along with Piper Laurie as Margaret, Amy Irving as Sue, Nancy Allen as Chris, John Travolta as Billy, Betty Buckley as Miss Desjardin a.k.a. Miss Collins, and William Katt as Tommy. It is regarded as a watershed film of the horror genre and one of the best film adaptations of a Stephen King work. Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie received Academy Award nominations for their performances.
• In 1988, a Broadway musical of the same name starring Betty Buckley, Linzi Hateley, and Darlene Love closed after only five performances and 16 previews, leading to it being viewed as one of the biggest Broadway flops of all time.
• A sequel titled The Rage: Carrie 2 was released in 1999, based on the premise was that Carrie's father had numerous affairs and had another daughter with telekinetic powers. Sue Snell, the only survivor of the prom, also appears, now a school counselor. The film was both a commercial and critical failure.
• In 2002, a made-for-television movie of the same name was released, starring Angela Bettis, Emilie de Ravin and Patricia Clarkson. However, in this version, Carrie survives the end of the story, which was supposed to have led to a television series.
• Playwright Erik Jackson acquired King's consent to stage a non-musical spoof, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2006 with female impersonator Keith Levy (also known as Sherry Vine) in the lead role.
• In 2011, MGM and Screen Gems gained rights to make a new film version written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and directed by Kimberly Peirce, known for her work on Boys Don't Cry. The film is said to be "less a remake of the De Palma film and more a re-adaptation of the original text". It was announced on March 28, 2012, actress Chloë Grace Moretz landed the role of Carrie. The film is said to be released March 15, 2013. Alongside Moretz, Julianne Moore will star as Carrie's mother Margaret White, and Gabriella Wilde as Sue Snell. Portia Doubleday plays the role of Chris Hargensen. Alex Russell and newcomer actor Ansel Elgort are also in the main cast.