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Carrie is an upcoming 2013 American supernatural horror film. It is the third film adaptation of Stephen King's 1974 novel of the same name, and a remake of Brian De Palma's 1976 film of the same name, although it is said that the new adaptation will follow the novel's premise more closely. It stars Chloe Moretz as the title character, and Julianne Moore as her mother, Margaret White. The film was scheduled to be released on March 15, 2013, but was later moved to October 18, 2013. The film will be the first co-production between MGM and Screen Gems.

PlotEdit

The plot follows the same structure as the originals: Carrie White (Chloe Moretz), a lonely, religious high school girl is physically abused by her religious Jesus fanatic mother, Margaret White (Julianne Moore) and constantly bullied at school by a group of popluar girls led by the popular and haughty, Chris Hargensen (Portia Doubleday). Carrie finally receives a moment of happiness when one of her tormentors, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde) has her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (Ansel Elgort) take her to the prom. But Carrie's night of shine and exceptance turns into a nightmare of destruction and chaos after one final cruel prank is pulled on her.

CastEdit

Chloe Grace Mortez as Carrie White
- Skyler Wexler as Young Carrie White
Julianne Moore as Margaret White - Carrie's mother
Judy Greer as Rita Desjardin - Gym teacher who is very nice to Carrie
Gabriella Wilde as Sue Snell - Tommy's girlfriend and a survivor of the prom
Ansel Elgort as Tommy Ross - Sue's boyfriend who takes Carrie to the prom
Portia Doubleday as Chris Hargensen - Billy's girlfriend
Alex Russell as Billy Nolan - Chris' boyfriend
Max Topplin as Jackie Talbott - One of Billy's friends
Zoe Belkin as Tina Blake - Chris' best friend
Connor Price as Freddy "The Beak" Holt - One of Tommy's friends
Cynthia Preston as Eleanor Snell - Sue's mother

ProductionEdit

Kimberly Peirce, the director of Stop-Loss and Boys Don't Cry, is slated to direct the MGM/Screen Gems film with a script written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa of Glee, Big Love, and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark fame.15 year old actress Chloë Moretz, who has played the child assassin Hit Girl in Kick-Ass and the vampire Abby in Let Me In, has been cast as the title role, Carrie White [1]. Julianne Moore will play Carrie's fanatically religious mother Margaret White. Portia Doubleday (Youth In Revolt) has also been cast as the girl who started it all Chris Hargensen. Gabriella Wilde has also been chosen to play the role of Sue Snell.

About the new film, Chloë Moretz says, "… We’re kind of going off the book. It’s darker and much more psychological. More ‘Black Swan.’ You’re really looking into her mind and it really looks into the relationship of Margaret and Carrie. It’s set in modern time, so it’s a lot different… It’s something that’s very different from me. It’s an out of body thing. I’m becoming a totally different person for it. I’m letting go of all of my self-esteem issues and just kind of going into it. You have to."

Sony Pictures held a "First Look" event at the New York Comic Con on October 13, 2012. It was followed by a panel session with several members of the cast and crew. The first teaser trailer for the film was released on October 15, 2012.

Promotion and ReleaseEdit

The film was set for release on March 15, 2013, but by early January 2013, the release date had been moved to October 18, 2013.

Sony held a "First Look" event at the New York Comic Con on October 13, 2012. It was followed by a panel session with several members of the cast and crew.

Trailers for the film have included a phone number which when called results in playback of a recording simulating an encounter with characters from the film. An option is given for the caller to receive additional promotional phone calls and text messages.