Carrie - Pig Blood Scene

Carrie’s Pig Blood Scene: De Palma’s Masterful Suspense! 

Get ready to relive the chilling brilliance of Brian De Palma’s Carrie (1976)! In this episode, Craig and Sicco break down the iconic pig blood bucket reveal scene—a single-take crane shot that sets up the devastating climax of this horror classic. From Sissy Spacek’s haunting performance to De Palma’s Hitchcockian suspense, they dive into why this moment is unforgettable. 

Carrie follows a bullied teen with telekinetic powers, culminating in a prom night tragedy that shocked audiences. We zoom in on the pivotal pig blood scene, where De Palma’s masterful crane shot builds unbearable tension. Learn how this low-budget ($1.6M) film became a cultural juggernaut, launching stars like Sissy Spacek, John Travolta, and Amy Irving, and cementing De Palma as a visionary.