'Carrie' opens/Packs 'Em In

'Carrie' Opens Tonight
Del Rio News-Herald
March 4, 1977

Terror stalks Del Rio movie theaters this weekend as the cinematic spawn of the "The Exorcist" heads a horror-fest for adrenalin freaks.

"Carrie," another tale of demonic possession opens tonight at the Cinema starring Texas-born Sissy Spacek along with Piper Laurie, who is returning to the screen after a ten year absence.

The film is directed by Brian DePalma, and, despite its obvious appeal to audiences who have flocked to the recent spate of chiller tales, its stars have two Oscar nominations—with Miss Spacek nominated for Best Actress and Piper Laurie for Best Supporting Actor.

Heart throb John Travolta also makes his screen debut in"Carrie," which is probably good news for teen-scene fans who have admired him on television's "Welcome Back, Kotter."

The film is based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, a Massachusetts English teacher who is no doubt still amazed by the success of his first novel.

'Carrie' Packs 'Em In Here And Scares 'Em to Death
Del Rio News-Herald
March 6, 1977

Del Rio theater owner Bob Hargrove said it was "standing room only" Friday night at the Cinema as patrons flocked in to bring a little tenor into their lives with "Carrie."

Hargrove said the picture is "really scary" and seems to be attracting a more adult audience than the recent local boxofflce smash "King Kong." "I was helping clear out the theater and even I was caught up by the ending. It's the scariest ending I have ever seen," he said.

The R-rated picture stars Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie—both of whom have been nominated for Academy Awards for their performances in the film.

"Carrie" continues its run Sunday at the Cinema, with both matinee and evening showings.