Since penning "Carrie," King has gone on to write more than 60 novels, specializing in the horror genre. The cover of "Carrie," by Stephen King.

Carrie got her bloody start when King published his novel of the same name in 1974. It tells the story of a high school girl with telekinetic powers and remains as one of the author’s first real ...

Half a century later, Stephen King’s “Carrie” remains an essential read for any fan of supernatural horror. First published on April 5, 1974, the novel received favorable reviews from critics for its ...

Carrie is a classic in the horror genre, and considering the novel comes from the horror king himself, Stephen King, it’s not exactly hard to see why.

Of course, they did make a movie of Carrie – and Brian De Palma’s cult 1976 film loses these snippets, which don’t translate to film. King thought the film was more stylish than the novel.

King's first novel, Carrie, turns 50 in 2024, and in honor of her birthday we asked you to share your favorite Stephen King story. More than 1,000 replies poured in in just a few days.