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Christine (1983)

Film · 1h 50m · Rated R

Horror

A rusty Plymouth Fury possesses a teenager, transforming him into an arrogant menace with chilling consequences.

Suspenseful and pulpy. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Tubi (free).

Christine parents guide

Nothing past what an R promises: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare
Properly scary
Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares
Several
More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore
Graphic gore
Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Christine scary?
Yes, properly. Christine is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Christine?
Graphic gore and strong violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Christine rated, and is it OK for kids?
No. It is rated R, with real scares, several jump scares and strong violence.

What is Christine about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

No. Brace yourself.

Cast and crew

Directed byJohn Carpenter
StarringKeith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton, Christine Belford

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