Reel to Real Filming Locations: Carrie (1976)

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Carrie (1976)

Poor Carrie White is subjected to constant teasing and tormenting from her classmates. To boot, she has a deranged bible-thumping mother who throws her in a prayer closet to repent for her sins. Gym teacher Miss Collins punishes Carrie's bullies with exercise and threatens to banish them from the prom. After Chris Hargesen loses her prom privileges, she plots revenge on Carrie, who is asked to the dance by big-man-on-campus Tommy Ross. While preparing for the big night, Carrie discovers she has telekinetic powers. After being humiliated at the prom when a bucket of pigs' blood is dumped on her, Carrie uses her powers to seek revenge, killing several people and setting the gym on fire. When she returns home, Carrie's rage continues against her mother before their entire house is destroyed.

Carrie is the first film adaptation of a Stephen King novel and was a breakthrough for director Brian De Palma. Several of the cast, including Sissy Spacek, John Travolta, Nancy Allen and PJ Soles went on to have prolific careers. Carrie's release saw critical acclaim and box office success. It should be noted that Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie were both nominated for Academy Awards, a rare feat for the horror genre.

Location: The Volleyball Court & Football Field

Address: 15777 Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades, CA

Palisades Charter High School