Movies
It’s ‘Carrie (1976)’ vs ‘Carrie (2013)’
Brian De Palma’s 1976 book-to-film adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie is considered to be one of the great films in the horror genre. Sissy Spacek’s portrayal of the title character has been studied and appreciated ever since its release, her traumatic entrance into womanhood that opened the movie kicking off a series of events that culminates in an explosion of telekinetic abilities. The 2013 remake? We gave it a mediocre review, citing the overuse of CGI as a very large stumbling block, one that undid a lot of the good that the film offered.
The below video compares the two films and sees what works and what fails, making for an interesting case on how both have their serious merits while each has its flaws. It doesn’t argue for one being better than the other, although it does posit that the remake – which came at a time when it was ripe for such an undertaking – doesn’t set itself apart enough to warrant its existence.
What about you? What are your thoughts on the matter? Is the 2013 version a solid entry into the category of “horror remakes that are good”? Or was it a disappointment, one that didn’t need to be made at all?
Brendan Fraser is back for the upcoming fourth installment in The Mummy franchise from directors Radio Silence, and Michael Johnston (Obsession) is now in talks to join him.
The Hollywood Reporter lets us know tonight that Michael Johnston is in “early talks” to join The Mummy 4, which will release in theaters on October 15, 2027 via Universal.
Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and John Hannah will reprise their iconic roles as Rick O’Connell, Evelyn O’Connell, and Jonathan Carnahan in the upcoming movie.
Radio Silence duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett (Ready or Not, Scream 5-6) are directing from a script by David Coggeshall (Orphan: First Kill).
Plot details are being kept under wraps at this time, but the brand new sequel is expected to disregard the events of the third movie, in which Rachel Weisz did not appear.
“It’s just really beautiful and scary and sweeping, and it’s awesome,” Gillet teases. Bettinelli-Olpin adds that the film “has all of the heart and the character that you could hope for.”
A remake of the classic Universal monster movie that took an action-adventure approach, The Mummy was released in 1999 and grossed $417 million worldwide. It was followed by The Mummy Returns in 2001 and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in 2008.