How do you kill something that can't possibly be alive?
The Premise
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.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Supernatural, Cult Classic, Christine taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of plymouth, anthropomorphism, detroit, michigan continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.
- If you survived Christine, you should read about The Mimic.
- If you survived Christine, you should read about Aterrados.
- If you survived Christine, you should read about This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse.