The Cars That Ate Paris

The Cars That Ate Paris

148 people live in the township of Paris and every one of them is a murderer.

PG 1974 · 91 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction

After surviving a car accident, a young man finds himself trapped in the isolated town of Paris, where the local economy depends on deliberately causing crashes and salvaging the wreckage. As he becomes entangled in the town’s routines, tensions between its residents and a rebellious group of youths begin to surface.

Directed by Peter Weir · Written by Peter Weir

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