Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom.
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Brian De Palma’s chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s first novel plays out in a small American town – and filmed across Los Angeles and the town of Santa Paula, with two real California high schools combining to become the doomed Bates High.
Where was Carrie filmed?
Carrie was filmed across Los Angeles and California – the town of Santa Paula, and schools in Hermosa Beach and Pacific Palisades as Bates High.
Every Carrie location, explained
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The town – Santa Paula
Carrie’s home and neighbourhood used the town of Santa Paula in Ventura County, California.
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Bates High School – Hermosa Beach and Pacific Palisades
The school combined the Hermosa Beach Community Center and a campus in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.
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The studio interiors
Interiors, including the prom, were filmed at studios in Culver City.
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The Los Angeles locations
The film used neighbourhoods across Los Angeles for its small-town world.
Planning a visit
The town of Santa Paula and the beach community of Hermosa Beach – which supplied the school – are real, accessible corners of California.
Carrie Fun Facts
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A California small town The film used Santa Paula and Los Angeles beach communities for its all-American setting.
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Stephen King's first It adapts Stephen King’s debut novel, and was the first King film.
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The prom scene The blood-soaked prom became one of horror’s most iconic moments.
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Two future stars The cast included young Sissy Spacek, John Travolta and Amy Irving.
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A famous final jolt The film’s closing scare has been copied ever since.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Carrie filmed?
Across Los Angeles and California – Santa Paula, and schools in Hermosa Beach and Pacific Palisades.
What school is Bates High?
A combination of the Hermosa Beach Community Center and a Pacific Palisades campus.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Santa Paula and Hermosa Beach are accessible California towns.
