“Carrie” to be Unleashed on
New York City Audiences

New York, NY – Director Brian De Palma will be the special guest at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Monday Nights with Oscar®” screening of the 1976 high school horror film “Carrie” on Monday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy Theater in New York City. De Palma will participate in a post-screening discussion about the film.

Based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel and adapted for the screen by Lawrence D. Cohen, “Carrie” stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, a shy, friendless high school senior who possesses the power of telekinesis. Her classmates’ mean-spirited prank at the prom drives Carrie to unleash her wrath on all involved, making this horror classic the ultimate revenge film.

Both Spacek and Piper Laurie, who plays Carrie’s tormented, fanatically religious mother, earned Academy Award® nominations for their performances. The film’s supporting cast includes Amy Irving, Nancy Allen, John Travolta, William Katt, and Betty Buckley as Miss Collins, the compassionate gym teacher.

“Monday Nights with Oscar” is a monthly series showcasing high-quality prints of films that have been nominated for or won Academy Awards®. For this screening, the Academy will present a new print from the Academy Film Archive.

Tickets for “Carrie” are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. Tickets may be reserved by calling 1-888-778-7575. Depending on availability, tickets may be purchased in person on the afternoon of the screening. Doors open at 7 p.m. All seating is unreserved.

The Academy Theater is located at 111 East 59th Street in New York City.

Editors: Please note that downloadable images are available at http://photos.oscars.org/

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