Christine

Christine

How do you kill something that can't possibly be alive?

R 1983 · 110 min · ★ 6.9 (2K) · Horror

Nerdy high schooler Arnie Cunningham falls for Christine, a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury, and becomes obsessed with restoring the classic automobile to her former glory. As the car changes, so does Arnie, whose newfound confidence turns to arrogance behind the wheel of his exotic beauty. Arnie's girlfriend Leigh and best friend Dennis reach out to him, only to be met by a Fury like no other.

Directed by John Carpenter · Written by Bill Phillips

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Keith Gordon Arnie Cunningham
John Stockwell Dennis Guilder
Alexandra Paul Leigh Cabot
Robert Prosky Will Darnell
Harry Dean Stanton Rudolph Junkins
Christine Belford Regina Cunningham
Roberts Blossom George LeBay
William Ostrander Buddy Repperton
David Spielberg Mr. Casey
Malcolm Danare Moochie Welch
Steven Tash Richard Trelawney
Stuart Charno Don Vandenberg

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