Carrie (2025) is a modern retelling of Stephen King’s classic horror novel, bringing the tragic and terrifying story of Carrie White to a new generation. Directed by an up-and-coming visionary filmmaker, the 2025 version promises to amplify the psychological horror and social relevance of the original, while offering a fresh take on its iconic themes of isolation, bullying, and supernatural vengeance.
The story centers on Carrie White, a shy and awkward high school girl who has been relentlessly bullied by her classmates. Raised by her fanatically religious mother, Margaret White, Carrie has lived a life of extreme control and isolation, never fully understanding her own power. Margaret, played by a seasoned actress, is a looming and terrifying figure, whose oppressive beliefs have warped Carrie’s sense of self and kept her from exploring the world beyond her suffocating home.
At school, Carrie becomes the constant target of ridicule, with her classmates mocking her for everything from her old-fashioned clothes to her naive demeanor. The bullying escalates after a particularly humiliating moment in the school locker room, where Carrie, experiencing her first period, is publicly shamed. This scene, crucial to the story’s emotional core, triggers the awakening of Carrie’s telekinetic abilities—powers she has unknowingly possessed her entire life.
As her powers grow stronger, Carrie begins to understand the extent of her supernatural abilities. But instead of finding comfort in this discovery, she becomes increasingly alienated, teetering on the edge of control. Meanwhile, one of her tormentors, Chris Hargensen, and her boyfriend plot a cruel prank to ruin Carrie’s night at the senior prom—a night that many others hope will be her chance to finally belong.
The climax of the film comes at the prom, where Carrie, encouraged by a kind-hearted peer named Sue Snell, has a fleeting moment of happiness before Chris’s vicious plan is carried out. When the prank unfolds, it pushes Carrie beyond her limits, unleashing her telekinetic rage in a fiery, catastrophic display of destruction that consumes everyone in its path.
The 2025 Carrie combines chilling horror with raw emotion, exploring themes of teenage cruelty, trauma, and the devastating consequences of isolation. The teaser trailer hints at intense performances, eerie atmospheric tension, and shocking moments of violence, making this adaptation one of the most anticipated horror films of the year. With stunning visual effects and a darker tone, this version of Carrie is set to leave a haunting impact on both longtime fans and new audiences alike.