“They’re all gonna laugh at you!”

The Rio Theatre’s annual deep-dive into Halloween movie goodness continues on Monday, October 28 with a double dose of Brian de Palma in a night featuring a 50th Anniversary screening of the legendary rock opera THE PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE with the new 4K restoration on CARRIE. See one, or see ’em both for one sweet price! 

In this chilling adaptation of Stephen King‘s horror novel, withdrawn and sensitive teen Carrie White (Sissy Spacek) faces taunting from classmates at school and abuse from her fanatically pious mother (Piper Laurie) at home. When strange occurrences start happening around Carrie, she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers. Invited to the prom by the empathetic Tommy Ross (William Katt), Carrie tries to let her guard down, but things eventually take a dark and violent turn. With John Travolta, Amy Irving, Betty Buckley.

“‘Carrie’ is a terrifying lyrical thriller. The director, Brian De Palma, has mastered a teasing style — a perverse mixture of comedy and horror and tension.” (New Yorker)

“De Palma at the top of his game.” (Empire Magazine)

“Grounded by the incredible and unforgettable performance of Sissy Spacek and the masterful direction of De Palma, Carrie is a horror masterpiece that defies convention and proves itself timeless.” (Film Inquiry)

“It opens with an insidiously brilliant update of Psycho’s shower scene and ends with a jump scare that Hitchcock would have envied; in between, it’s merely the tenderest and most affecting movie ever made out of one of King’s novels.” (The Ringer)

As always, audience costumes (including ghoulish 70s prom attire!) are very welcome – and encouraged!

Monday, October 28
Movie 8:20 pm *As this film is screening as part of a double bill, the start time is approximate. Please arrive on time.
Single Film Tickets HERE

Why not make it a De Palma double bill with PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE at 6:20 pm for one De Sweet price HERE?

CARRIE (Brian De Palma, 1976 / 98 mins / 18A) 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.

*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance <[email protected]> and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime.

*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale.