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Carrie White is a shy teenager tormented at school and at home by her fanatical mother, until her telekinetic powers explode in a blood-soaked prom finale. Brian De Palma's 1976 adaptation earned Oscar nominations for Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie and became a horror landmark. Hollywood has returned to Chamberlain, Maine several times since, with a belated sequel and two retellings. Few horror films have such an instantly recognizable image as Carrie drenched in pig's blood on the prom stage.

🕐 Release Order

Release order takes you from the original classic through its sequel and the two remakes.

1. Carrie (1976)
2. The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)
3. Carrie (2002)
4. Carrie (2013)

Only The Rage: Carrie 2 continues the original story, introducing Rachel, Carrie's half-sister, and bringing back survivor Sue Snell. The 2002 TV film and the 2013 Chloë Grace Moretz version are fresh adaptations of King's novel.

📖 Story Chronology

For story order, pair the original with its sequel and treat each remake as its own self-contained timeline.

1. Carrie (1976)
2. The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)
3. Carrie (2002)
4. Carrie (2013)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Always start with De Palma's 1976 film — it's the definitive version. Follow it with The Rage if you want more from that continuity. The 2002 version is the most faithful to the book's structure, while the 2013 remake updates the bullying with smartphones and social media. There's also a stage musical adaptation, but the four films are the core of the screen franchise.

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