‘The Rage: Carrie 2’ Lands on Free Streaming

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Most horror movie sequels aren’t remembered fondly, but if some deserve a second look, The Rage: Carrie 2 is a strong contender. This follow-up to Brian De Palma’s 1976 original is worth revisiting, and now you can easily do so: the 1999 film is available to stream for free on Pluto TV, making it accessible for fans of Stephen King stories.

The Rage: Carrie 2 follows Rachel, a teenager who has been in foster care ever since her mother claimed she was possessed as a child. Now a social outcast, Rachel struggles after her best friend’s suicide, suspecting something wasn’t right. She believes her friend took her own life due to an incident of sexual abuse involving popular students at school.

Okay, so I just watched this, and it centers around Sue Snell – you might remember her as the kind classmate from the original Carrie – who’s now a school counselor. She starts working with this new student, Rachel, and immediately gets a very unsettling feeling… a sense of déjà vu, if you will. It quickly becomes clear to Sue that Rachel might be exhibiting the same terrifying telekinetic abilities that Carrie White possessed. The movie then follows Sue as she desperately tries to uncover Rachel’s history and, crucially, prevent another tragic, explosive event like the one that haunted Carrie all those years ago. It’s a really tense setup, and honestly, the synopsis from Rotten Tomatoes doesn’t even begin to cover how gripping it is!

After her best friend tragically takes her own life due to bullying, introverted Rachel Lang seeks revenge on those responsible. As she develops feelings for a kind football player, Jesse Ryan, she doesn’t lose sight of her goal. However, Rachel soon discovers she possesses extraordinary powers, adding a dangerous new dimension to her quest for justice and connecting to a mysterious event from the past.

‘The Rage: Carrie 2’ Doesn’t Deserve the Hate Critics Had for It


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It’s a bit ironic that the movie actually weakens itself by trying so hard to connect to the original Carrie instead of just being a strong revenge story on its own. The supernatural parts are fun, and Rachel’s outbursts are visually creative with some cool, old-fashioned effects. However, the story feels thin – likely because the studio insisted on tying it to the first film. Despite this, the movie offers sharp commentary on bullying, harmful ideas about masculinity, and high school jock culture, and some scenes are deliberately upsetting – which is a good thing. Those are the moments when The Rage: Carrie 2 truly shines.

The movie is uneven overall, but Emily Bergl delivers a strong performance as a troubled teenager who uncovers a surprising family secret. J. Smith-Cameron, known from Succession, also appears as the biological mother of the main character. And Amy Irving, who starred in the original Carrie, returns as Sue Snell and gives a good performance as well.

Despite often being criticized, The Rage: Carrie 2 is actually better than many people remember. While several Carrie remakes haven’t improved upon the original or added much to Stephen King’s story, this sequel does revisit familiar ground while also including themes that resonate more strongly today. It’s worth checking out – you might be surprised, especially considering its low 23% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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2025-12-13 20:11