Carrie Summary

Carrie White, a socially secluded high school senior, is tormented by her classmates, who ridicule her for her lack of awareness of her own menstruation. Following the incident, Carrie discovers she has telekinetic abilities, something her mother, Margaret, suspected and believed to be demonic. Margaret strictly monitors Carrie, fearing the manifestation of sin in her daughter, and goes as far as educating her about the supposed sinful nature of womanhood shortly after Carrie's first menstrual cycle.

As punishment for their cruel behavior towards Carrie, her classmates are required to serve a week's detention or forfeit their tickets to the approaching Spring Ball. Yet, this punishment is not enough to deter Chris Hargensen, who seeks retaliation after losing her tickets. Sue Snell, who also participated in the taunting, feels guilty and persuades her boyfriend Tommy to invite Carrie to the prom as a form of apology. Sue decides to stay home during the event. Upon learning of Tommy's invitation, and Carrie's acceptance, Chris and her boyfriend devise a plot to embarrass Carrie.

On the night of the prom, Margaret is repulsed by Carrie's chosen dress, resulting in a heated argument. However, Carrie uses her powers to keep her mother at a distance. The night takes a disastrous turn when Chris dupes the crowd into crowning Carrie and Tommy as prom royalty, only to drench them in pig’s blood. In her anger and humiliation, Carrie uses her powers to cause havoc in the gym, leading to the death of several students. As she escapes, she devastates the town's infrastructure. Upon returning home, Carrie finds her mother waiting for her, and after a deadly confrontation, the knife-wielding Margaret dies of a heart attack triggered by Carrie's telekinetic powers. Carrie also kills Chris and her boyfriend, who were attempting to escape the town. After these horrific events, Sue finds Carrie dying in the roadhouse parking lot. The two connect telepathically, and Sue stays by Carrie's side in her final moments.