Christine (1983)

Synopsis

The movie Christine (1983) is a horror film directed by John Carpenter, based on the novel by Stephen King. The story follows a high school student named Arnie Cunningham who becomes obsessed with a vintage red-and-white 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine. As Arnie restores the car, he undergoes a transformation, becoming more aggressive and possessive. It becomes clear that Christine has a malevolent spirit that possesses anyone who comes into contact with her, leading to a series of violent and deadly events.

The movie Christine (1983) begins with Arnie Cunningham, a socially awkward teenager who is constantly bullied at school. One day, he comes across a dilapidated 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine and decides to buy it. As Arnie restores the car, he becomes increasingly obsessed with it, neglecting his friends and family in the process.

Arnie’s transformation becomes evident as he gains confidence and stands up to his bullies. However, his newfound assertiveness is accompanied by a dark side. People who cross Arnie or damage Christine in any way meet with mysterious accidents and violent deaths. It becomes clear that Christine has a supernatural power that possesses Arnie and drives him to commit acts of violence.

Arnie’s best friend, Dennis Guilder, becomes increasingly concerned about Arnie’s behavior and tries to intervene. He discovers that Christine has a dark history, having been involved in a series of gruesome murders in the past. Dennis realizes that the only way to stop the carnage is to destroy Christine.

Cast

Keith Gordon as Arnie Cunningham
John Stockwell as Dennis Guilder
Alexandra Paul as Leigh Cabot
Robert Prosky as Will Darnell
Harry Dean Stanton as Detective Rudolph Junkins
Christine Belford as Regina Cunningham

Trivia

The movie Christine (1983) is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King.
The car used for Christine in the film was actually several different Plymouth Fury models, each modified to portray different stages of the car’s transformation.
Christine’s license plate, “CQB 241,” is a reference to the novel’s publication date, 24/1 (January 24).