Carrie + discussion (smhaf)
Filmhouse88 Lothian Road
Tue 27 Oct · 20:40
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This film contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. Screening as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2026 . Book tickets for two or more of our Halloween films in the same transaction to receive a discount! This screening will be followed by a discussion exploring how mental health and young people are represented in genre cinema. Step into the haunting world of Carrie and commemorate the 50th anniversary of Brian De Palma’s iconic cult classic with a special Halloween screening as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival. Experience Sissy Spacek in her unforgettable and groundbreaking performance as the vulnerable and deeply troubled Carrie White, negotiating the complexities of adolescence. Follow Carrie as she endures profound alienation and constant bullying at the hands of her peers, intensified by the torment and isolation inflicted by her fanatically religious mother, chillingly portrayed by Piper Laurie. These mounting pressures push Carrie to the edge, culminating in a legendary finale that continues to leave a lasting effect on audiences through generations.
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