Based on the novel of the same name by the popular American horror writer Stephen King, Christine is an immersive 1983 horror thriller, directed by John Carpenter, about a possessive, jealous and murderous car.
What? A murderous car? Yes, that sounds unbelievable. But watching this cult classic, we were still captivated, thanks to the intriguing build-up of the story (adapted by screenwriter Bill Phillips), the solid cinematography (by Donald M. Morgan), the efficient editing (by Marion Rothman), the appropriate soundtrack with songs from the fifties and mood-enhancing synthesizer music (by director John Carpenter in collaboration with Alan Howarth), and the memorable performance of leading actor Keith Gordon as the akward high school student Arnie.
Arnie is a bespectacled nerd, who is regulated by his parents, bullied at school and ignored by every girl. In the fall of 1978, he notices a "For Sale" sign on a twenty-year-old, rusty car: a red 1958 Plymouth Fury that is almost falling apart and has 97,432 miles on the odometer. Still, Arnie buys the car for $250, restores it to its former glory and calls it Christine. Under the influence of his new car, Arnie gradually transforms from a geeky loser into a tough guy who stands up for himself and his car. While Arnie develops what can only be described as a love affair with his Plymouth, Arnie's schoolmate and only friend Dennis (played by John Stockwell) discovers that the car has a sinister history...
Genre: horror / thriller / mystery
