Production on Kimberly Pierce's Carrie, a new adaption of Stephen King's first novel (already brought to life by Brian DePalma in 1976) is in full swing, and Entertainment Weekly have released new images, featuring Julianne Moore as Carrie's mother, Margaret, and Chloe Grace Moretz as the telekinetic teen, recreating THAT iconic shot. There is also pictures of the original movie provided to give a nice comparison.
Carrie remains one of my favorite movies of all time, and while I don't think this new version will come close to it, an impressive cast, especially Moretz, has been assembled, and with word that it will be closer to King's novel than the movie, there should be enough to make this movie stand on it's own.
Synopsis: The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday), but only Chris' best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc. Brian De Palma’s 1976 film version of "Carrie" earned Oscar nominations for stars Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie.
Released: 15th March 2013 (U.S.)/12th April (U.K./IRL)
