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Originally Posted by alkytrio666
The Thing From Another World (1951)
Certainly not as subtle or mysterious as Carpenter's masterpiece, but the idea is solid and the chills plentiful, atop some very sound acting, and one hell of a creature.
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My thoughts exactly.
Catching up on the all-timers #7...
Carrie. 07/10
The book was so awesome. But the movie lacks the punch. Its all fine till about the last half an hour when it diverts from the book and takes its own turn. Till then, its strong as hell. Near flawless direction, excellent edgy and haunting atmosphere, and the jumpy scare near the end...all add to the creepiness of this movie.
Sissy Spacek is perfectly cast, and the scene-stealer Piper Laurie as Margaret White is equally impressive. Young uns Nancy Allen and John Travolta's characters arent developed better, unlike in the book. But overall, Carrie is one movie which makes you think...and feel scared...both at the same time.