Laurie did not appear in another feature film until she accepted the role of Margaret White in the horror film "Carrie" (1976). She received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance for this performance, and it, along with the commercial success of the film, relaunched her career. Her co-star Sissy Spacek praised her acting skill: "She is a remarkable actress. She never does what you expect her to doshe always surprises you with her approach to a scene."