Kimberly Peirce in talks to direct the Carrie remake
We first reported on the project back in May, when screenrwriter/playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa signed on to write the script. It is said that Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa wants to write a new version of Carrie which is more faithful to Stephen King's original book, and more grounded in reality. Stephen King himself spoke out about the project shortly after it was announced, saying he may be willing to get behind a remake.
The original 1976 Carrie, directed by Brian De Palma, starred Sissy Spacek as the title character, a tormented young girl who uses her telekinetic powers to get revenge on those who picked on her. Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie were both nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.
It isn't known when production may begin on MGM's Carrie remake.
Carrie comes to theaters March 15th, 2013 and stars Chloe Moretz, Julianne Moore, Judy Greer, Ivana Baquero, Gabriella Wilde, Alex Russell. The film is directed by Kimberly Peirce.
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BruceWayne
Does anyone else think that picture looks like a member of kiss?
P.S. Really do we need a Carrie remake?...no
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XxNickTheFilmCriticXx
@phillip-wilcox -- It depends on the remake, but otherwise, I agree 100%. I only say that because I heard 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'(2011) was pretty good, and I partially liked 'Let Me In'.
5 months agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
SpaceCowboy
Carrie's a lesbian?
5 months agoby @SpaceCowboyFlag
MovieWiz001
Welp, it's screwed.
5 months agoby @moviewiz001Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
I forgot this was getting remade. I just don't care anymore.
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Phillip Wilcox
@XxNickTheFilmCriticXx It has come to the point where I am pretty positive Studios and producers out there aren't pumping out remakes for the sake of today's generation or even for creative reasons - they're doing it solely to cash in on it. That's all it is in my opinion, it's all about the $$. That's all its ever been about. "Hey if we remake a classic movie, no matter how bad it is, we may be able to rake in big box office numbers!" Ugh - sickening!
5 months agoby @phillip-wilcoxFlag
ROFLitschristian
A remake? This has encouraged me to watch the original and not give a sh*t about a remake.
5 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
MovieManiac
The original film scared the living sh*t out of me. I highly doubt that a remake would do the same.
5 months agoby @moviemaniac66Flag
Mutant
Rather watch the old one thank you. Just re-release the film in theaters and scare the younger audience for a change
5 months agoby @zenderFlag
XxNickTheFilmCriticXx
@phillip-wilcox -- It really is.
5 months agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
Phillip Wilcox
Just stop with the remakes!!!!!! This is getting ridiculous!!!
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