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Based on Stephen King's novel. The plot revolves around a vehicle possessed by evil. A dark and violent film about the dangers of obsession. When a unpopular young man, Arnie buys a vintage car to restore, it changes his life completely. The more he works on the car, which he decides to call Christine, the more his personality .. Read more

Starring	Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Harry Dean Stanton, Robert Prosky
Director	John Carpenter
Genres	Horror, Thriller

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- "...[The] flashy auto dominates everything, its jealousy is effectively, and sometimes humorously conveyed....Technically, the film is outstanding..."
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- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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- - 12
  - 3
  A proper head trip
  
  What can I say? I haven’t seen this film for like 10 years but remembered it as very scary.
  
  Watched it and wow! It’s still lost none of its... read more »
  
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  - Albert
  - West Sussex
  - 18 Mar 2004 at 19:18
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  the film is still good now as it was in 1983
  
  Really enjoyed it again. First watched it in 1983 on vhs . I still enjoyed it now . Still not read the book so i cant compare it to the film. I felt the film ... read more »
  
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- - smokeychops
  - 368 reviews
  - newcastle under lyme
  - 25 Jan 2012 at 15:43
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  Classic Horror. Fantastic for the time it was made!
  
  Made in '83, I think this is a good horror, especial for the time that it was made. The special effect are fantastic for 30years ago! I enjoy this film, and... read more »
  
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- - TheHollipops
  - 5 reviews
  - 02 Sep 2011 at 14:25
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  See if you are a King fan!
  
  Worth seeing if you are a fan of Stephen King, just to see how it compares to the book. A bit strange and dark - so qwouldn't recommend if you are not a ... read more »
  
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  - 16 Aug 2011 at 12:08
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  Don't mess with Christine!!
  
  I read the book about ten years before I saw the film and thought that it remained as failthful as possible to the book.
  
  Call the Yanks whatever you ... read more »
  
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  - Rochdale
  - 21 Feb 2011 at 11:28
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  Classic Carpenter
  
  The old car with a mind of its own! Highly implausible, completely unbelievable and very silly, but the film really tries not to take itself too seriously. One ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 16 Sep 2010 at 09:08
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  christine
  
  this is the first time i have had it on dvd. many years ago watch'd it on t.v. its still good. we should have more of this kind of film. but of course a bit... read more »
  
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  - Manchester
  - 08 Jul 2009 at 12:26
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  Get in gear..
  
  I highly recommend this film to show the depth and range of Speilberg,something that can be forgotten from the later day output of recent years. Gripping and a ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 14 May 2009 at 18:55
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  Christine
  
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  Wow i love this movie.... the student got possessed since he bought the car... its worth watchin though!
  
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  - Yeovil
  - 22 Jan 2009 at 12:02
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  I love Christine!
  
  This is one of my all-time favourites - I have the DVD, the video and the original book.
  
  My only gripe about the movie is that it does miss out large... read more »
  
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- - desmondsdoll
  - 176 reviews
  - Stockport
  - 21 Oct 2008 at 16:00
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  The car was good...
  
  Appauling acting from all but Harry Dean Stanton (who was on screen for only a short time) and the car. Dated feel too. However, despite rubbish cast it was ... read more »
  
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  - 24 Sep 2008 at 16:15
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- - 12
  - 3
  A proper head trip
  
  What can I say? I haven’t seen this film for like 10 years but remembered it as very scary.
  
  Watched it and wow! It’s still lost none of its... read more »
  
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  - Albert
  - West Sussex
  - 18 Mar 2004 at 19:18
- - 6
  - 2
  Don't fasten that seatbelt!
  
  If you have never read, or seen, a Stephen King movie/book, Christine is a fantastic introduction. A totally brilliant film, first scary movie I ever saw at ... read more »
  
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- - victoria evans
  - Moray, Scotland
  - 13 Mar 2004 at 22:20
- - 3
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  I like this film ...
  
  I like this film because it is a horror film with a difference.The idea that a car can become possesed is bizzare,and it could have turned out to be such a bad ... read more »
  
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- - fludo10#1
  - RUSHDEN
  - 27 Jan 2004 at 18:25
- - 3
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  The cars the star...
  
  I was drawn to watch this when I noticed it was a John Carpenter film based on a Stephen King story. The story follows an old car that falls in love with its ... read more »
  
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- - Mark
  - Berkshire
  - 27 Dec 2004 at 16:19
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  A classic...
  
  A classic horror. The flaming car scene is often copied but never equaled. Carpenter was at the height of his directing skills when he made this. Rent it.
  
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  - Scotland
  - 22 Jun 2004 at 00:05
- - 2
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  Stephen King at his best!!
  
  Great film but not as good as the book though..
  
  I first watched this when i was a kid and even then it sent chills down my spine...
  
  i ... read more »
  
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- - Embrace
  - 47 reviews
  - Oxford
  - 19 Feb 2008 at 09:27
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  I love Christine!
  
  This is one of my all-time favourites - I have the DVD, the video and the original book.
  
  My only gripe about the movie is that it does miss out large... read more »
  
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- - desmondsdoll
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  - Stockport
  - 21 Oct 2008 at 16:00
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  Bad To The Bone !
  
  Awesome classic, still as good today as when i first saw. Excellent effects that stood the test of time and outstanding oldies soundtrack. This red devil ... read more »
  
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- - Ian's Lost Sock
  - wherever those damn socks go !
  - 19 Feb 2005 at 12:30
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  Carpenter and King
  
  If you are expecting a story faithful to King's novel, then you'll be disappointed. Although some of the dialogue is lifted directly from the page, many... read more »
  
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- - Brontius
  - Edinburgh
  - 05 Feb 2005 at 08:11
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  Classic Carpenter
  
  The old car with a mind of its own! Highly implausible, completely unbelievable and very silly, but the film really tries not to take itself too seriously. One ... read more »
  
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- 923918
- - a customer
  - London
  - 16 Sep 2010 at 09:08

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  Based on Stephen King's novel. The plot revolves around a vehicle possessed by evil. A dark and violent film about the dangers of obsession. When a unpopular young man, Arnie buys a vintage car to restore, it changes his life completely. The more he works on the car, which he decides to call ...