Watch: 9-Minute Video Essay Compares Brian De Palma's & Kimberly Peirce's Versions Of 'Carrie'

Brian De Palma’s “Carrie” is one of the most iconic and most deservedly memorable and celebrated horror classics of all-time. And up until sometime last week, I had completely forgotten that not only did Kimberly Peirce direct a remake back in 2013, but that I saw it not too long after. I feel that says a lot about the two films that — despite being based on the same source material by Stephen King — are actually different in their own little ways. Even if, yes, they focus on the same titular character and hit the same story beats. One film will continue to live out its legacy as the revolutionary, Oscar-nominated film it is, while the other will likely live out its days through reruns on HBO or, maybe, as a slightly edited-down version on The CW. But why does one impact us so deeply, while the other is, at best, a faint memory? That’s the question the newest episode of The Remaker hopes to answer.

Though you should watch the video to figure out more intricately...