The Rage: Carrie 2 (HBO)

About The Rage: Carrie 2 (HBO)

The Rage: Carrie 2 is a 1999 American supernatural horror film directed by Katt Shea. It is a sequel to the 1976 horror classic, Carrie, based on Stephen King's novel. The movie follows Rachel Lang, the outcast of her high school, who discovers she has developed psychic powers similar to Carrie White from the first film. The screen diverts to a tragic event when her only friend commits suicide and her powers turn fatal in response to football player's cruel prank.

Making / Production

The film was initially planned as an independent thriller without any connections to Carrie, but script changes tied it up to the original film. Directed by Katt Shea, it was produced by Paul Monash - the man behind the original 1976 Brian De Palma classic. Bruce Rubin provided additional rewrites to the original screenplay by Rafael Moreu.

Actors

• Emily Bergl as Rachel, a high school outcast who discovers that she has telekinetic powers. Bergl's performance was praised for its intensity and empathy.
• Jason London as Jesse Ryan, the popular high school football player who falls in love with Rachel. He portrays a multifaceted character torn between his friends and his love.
• Amy Irving reprised the role of Sue Snell from the first Carrie film, working as a school counselor trying to help Rachel.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Amy Irving is the only actor from the original film to return for the sequel.
• The production was at times troubled due to several screenplay rewrites and the dismissal of original director Robert Mandel.
• The film is a blend of the 1976 original and "'90s fashionable cynicism."

Awards

Despite its cult following, the film bagged no significant awards or nominations.

Quotes

• "You're not friends. You're not... you just use each other to get off." - Rachel
• "Somebody else knew about you and me. They covered it up and let Lisa die because we would have won. That's varsity, man." - Jesse

Music, Soundtrack

• "Crazy Little Voices" performed by Ra
• "Catch The Rainbow" performed by Graham Bonnet
• "Yo La Tengo" performed by Saturday
• "I Want You" performed by The Savage Garden