Semiotics, Carrie (1976) vs. Carrie (2013)

Both Carrie (1976), and Carrie (2013) share a bulk of similarities, the newer version didn't stray to far from the original dialogue. However, the areas of change alter the way Carrie is received by the audience.

Syntagmatic
In the 1976 version, Carries telekinetic powers tend to be only used by accident or unconsciously due to heightened emotions. She doesn't make any attempts to strengthen her abilities. Whereas the 2013 Carrie seems to grow her abilities. Throughout the movie there's occasions where she's seen moving objects with intent. The development of her telekinesis is proven to be purposeful when it comes to the iconic chaotic prom scene. After Carrie is drenched in pigs blood her wrath begins, in the 2013 version she seems to be actively wreaking havoc, she uses her hands and arms to torture her classmates. In the 1976 version Carrie is still very powerful however she seems more so like she's numb, letting her emotions drive her power, she only seems to stare at things intensely.

Paradigmatic
In both versions there's a scene in the beginning when Carrie starts her period for the first time ever. The sight of the blood causes Carrie to panic, resulting in her being bullied by girls in the locker room. The only difference is, in the 2013 version the whole spectacle is being recorded on Chris's phone, her number 1 bully. It's more accurate to the time of technology (2013), it's used as a sign of being exposed. Her humiliation is now on a larger scale than the 1976 version because it has been recorded saved and sent to more people than just the girls in the locker room.

In these ways we can see a more feminist view of Carrie 2013. Carrie, who has the right to be the protagonist of her own story, is a lot stronger and is met with even stronger antagonists who are also women. The two movies also differ due to a change in perspective from 1976 Director Brian De Palma, to 2013 Director Kimberly Pierce.