Christine Movie

Christine is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name. The film is about a supernatural automobile that changes the life of her owner, a nerdy teenager. It was directed by John Carpenter.

Fast Facts

1. Release date: December 9, 1983
2. Director: John Carpenter
3. Screenwriter: Bill Phillips (Based on Stephen King's novel)
4. Producer: Richard Kobritz
5. Distributor: Columbia Pictures
6. MPAA rating: R
7. Run time: 110 mins.
8. Awards: 1984 Saturn Award Nominee for Best Horror Film

Plot Summary

Christine is a 1958 Plymouth Fury that is purchased by shy nerd Arnie Cunningham. The car begins to change Arnie's personality, and eventually reveals itself to be a supernatural being able to regenerate and think for itself. The car eventually leads Arnie on a brutal course of revenge against the jocks who have terrorized them.

Cast

• Keith Gordon: Arnie Cunningham
• John Stockwell: Dennis Guilder
• Alexandra Paul: Leigh Cabot
• Robert Prosky: Will Darnell

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