Question 1

How did Sissy Spacek prepare for her role as Carrie White?

Accepted Answer

She isolated herself, decorated her dressing room with religious iconography, studied Gustave Doré's illustrated Bible, and researched the body language of people being stoned for sins.

Question 2

What real-life mistake happened during Amy Irving's final scene?

Accepted Answer

Her mother Priscilla Pointer screamed 'Amy' instead of 'Sue' in concern after seeing her daughter's hysterical performance, but the loud ending music covered the mistake.

Question 3

Which horror film classic is referenced in Carrie's high school name and musical score?

Accepted Answer

The high school is named Bates High after Norman Bates from Psycho, and the four-note violin theme from Psycho is used repeatedly throughout the film.

Question 4

How much did Stephen King receive for the movie rights to Carrie?

Accepted Answer

Stephen King was paid just $2,500 for the movie rights to his first book, but he has expressed no regrets about the deal.

Question 5

What did some cast members initially think about the film's tone?

Accepted Answer

Nancy Allen thought her character was comic relief, and Piper Laurie believed Margaret White was so over-the-top that the film had to be a comedy.

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