Is everyone forgetting that this is actually the 2nd remake of Carrie (not including the illegitimate "sequel" called 'The Rage: Carrie 2')?
It's been awhile since I've watched it, but I remember the first remake being pretty good, with Angela Bettis playing the lead character.
Looking it up on imdb, it was actually nominated for two awards, as well.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319970/
I don't remember it being made for tv, but...