Goddammit, not again! It seems that every time I do a film season overview, something highly expected of mine gets instantly re-scheduled.
As first reported by Shock Til You Drop, the remake of Carrie, originally set to be released on March 15th, has been moved to October 18th.
Theories for the delay include more time for post-production and effects or a better schedule and timing. The latter makes more sense, since October is the right time for horror movies, not to mention the film's better chances of succeeding over the dilapidating Paranormal Activity series. Also, the film would originally receive a second place box office placement at best, after the expected success and second week holdover of Oz: The Great and Powerful.
Am I really disappointed for the delay? No, not really but it still stinks and leaves a gap open in March; I'm absolutely not going to watch The Incredible Burt Wonderstone instead. However, if the delay is for re-shoots with the cast dancing Debbie Allen style and singing "Kill the Pig! Kill the Pig!" and "Cracker Jack!", then the film will certainly be a hate-watch experience.
So, get used to seeing the following poster (with the bottom left text blurred out) hanging around your theaters for a long time this year.
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