THE VAULT

Christine (1983) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

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.

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