Travis Simpkins: Carrie (2013): Chloe Grace Moretz

Friday, October 19, 2018

Carrie (2013): Chloe Grace Moretz

Directed by Kimberly Peirce, based on the novel by Stephen King, Carrie (2013) is a remake of Brian De Palma's 1976 Horror Classic. The story concerns a sheltered and awkward girl with telekinetic powers, who is bullied at school, and exacts a horrific and murderous revenge at senior prom after she becomes the victim of a cruel prank. This version adds updated details, like the use of cell phone video and internet posts in bullying. Chloe Grace Moretz is beautiful in her role as Carrie (perhaps a bit too pretty for the part), and does a fine job with the material. Julianne Moore is frightening as her religious fanatic mother. The supporting cast is good as well, including Judy Greer, Portia Doubleday, Alex Russell, Gabriella Wilde and Ansel Elgort.