Christine 1983
“How do you kill something that can't possibly be alive?”
What is Christine?
The film is about a high school student who falls for a classic automobile. This student, a nerdy high schooler, becomes obsessed with restoring the 1958 Plymouth Fury to its former glory.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 9, 1983
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Polar Film
- Budget
- $9,700,000
- Revenue
- $21,200,000
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
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Overview
The film is about a high school student who falls for a classic automobile. This student, a nerdy high schooler, becomes obsessed with restoring the 1958 Plymouth Fury to its former glory. As the car undergoes restoration, the student's personality undergoes a change. The student's newfound confidence turns to arrogance when behind the wheel of the car. The student's friends, including a girlfriend and a best friend, attempt to reach out to him but are met with a changed individual. The car, which has undergone significant restoration, is now a beauty and is the focal point of the student's obsession. The film explores the transformation of the student and the impact of the car on his relationships.
Should you watch it?
“A nerdy high schooler buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own.”
- features a 1958 plymouth fury
- directed by john carpenter
- contains intense or dark themes
Watch it if you enjoy classic horror stories about haunted automobiles.
Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking young children with them.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Christine released?
The film was released in December 1983.
Who directed the film?
The movie was directed by John Carpenter.
What kind of car is Christine?
Christine is a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury.
Who wrote the source material?
The film is based on the novel by Stephen King.
Who stars in the movie?
The cast includes Keith Gordon and John Stockwell.