Wish I could see the earlier cut that was never released to theaters. From what I heard from test screen audiences, it's closer to the original book.

Update: Found this link which describes what was removed using available sources. The petition has amassed over 20,000 signatures but nothing is likely to happen at this point unless Shout Factory expresses interest.

http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/carriepetition

It was can led. The way it was left felt cartoonish and almost like a comedy