Kings novel, the source material for carpenters film, made it clear that the car was possessed by the evil spirit of its. The truth was that christine was a 1958 plymouth fury but most of the cars used in the movie were savoy. Arnie keith gordon realizes the true power of christine. Christine, which opens at the loews state and other theaters today. Details do matter, but still glad to add this product to my collection. Christine ended up being the first movie to use the song, which has now been used in. It is super cool watching christine repair her damaged parts. Hello my friends, thank you for stopping by my christine movie car site. Whether you want to argue the point of hot rod, street rod, or neither, you still have to admit that christine is an iconic movie car.
There are some working actors who cant emote as well as christine. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. The trip thru my past is a little long, but sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. Christine backs up trying to disconnect herself from the white car.
In fact, under the right circumstances there is nothing quite so exhilarating as seeing a car crushed, and one of the best scenes in christine is the one where the car forces itself into an alley. He ended up hating the movie so much, he would later use a. Christine itself, a 58 plymouth fury, is a beautiful car and you can easily imagine to fall in love with her as well. It wasnt all that bad i guess but it wasnt all that great either. Although this is said to be a plymouth belvedere, it is actually a 1957 plymouth fury introduced for the 1958 model year. Plus, most of the carrelated carnage in christine doesnt involve gore. Arnold arnie cunningham is an awkward, unpopular teen with only one friend, dennis guilder. Twentyone years later, the outcast and bullied nerd arnold arnie cunningham is getting a ride with his best and only friend dennis guilder and he sees the wrecked car for sale in a garden.
Hello my friends, thank you for stopping by it was only a matter of time before you found me or i found you im christine a 1958 plymouth. In 1957, in detroit, a red plymouth fury is built and is the cause of two accidents, one of them fatal, still in the assembly line. What cars were in 1983 horror film christine directed by john carpenter, based on the novel of the same name by stephen king. I really liked how, rather than use a creepy backstory to explain the cars malevolence, the movie shows that christine was, inexplicably, just born bad. Christine movie car plymouth 1958 fury car christine movie. It is based on the novel of the same name by stephen king. The cult stephen king adaptation about a killer car came out in 1983, but viewers may know the cast better from subsequent escapades. On july 15, 1974, a local news reporter in sarasota, florida shot herself in the head on a live news broadcast. A nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it.
Before the movie was even released, the radio ads promoting the film announced shes a 57 fury. She is christine a red and white 1958 plymouth fury whose unique. Christine by stephen king what size engine is in the 1958. Keith gordon in christine 1983 christine 1983 john carpenter and keith gordon in. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to the alarm of his jock friend, dennis guilder john stockwell. Lady, born, bred, and as they say, bad to the bone. Feb 14, 2019 this 1958 plymouth fury was built from a pile of parts and several cars used in the actual movie to create the ultimate christine tribute. Christine is a horror film from 1983 directed by john carpenter. The special effects of the car transforming back into good condition after being destroyed are very well done. Christine, as arnie has called the machine, is indeed a very special car as injured a worker and killed another one in the past.
Then why has it lasted the test of time and become a cult classic. Christine movie car 1958 plymouth fury heres a little background information id like to share with my regular riders. Christine, the 1958 plymouth fury, used in the movie richard abowitz on friday night at carlisle theatre an odd reunion took place between cast members of. I still believe the car shouldve been a 1958 dodge coronet instead 1958 plymouth fury used in filming the movie christine,great film. This car won second place in the christine 58 plymouth class at the 2009 allchrysler nationals at carlisle in july 2009. This 1958 plymouth fury was built from a pile of parts and several cars used in the actual movie to create the ultimate christine tribute. Carpenter cast keith gordon in the role of arnie after an audition in new york city. Oct 29, 2012 find out what ever happen to the 1983 film, christine. When i rolled off the assembly line and onto the streets of tinsel town, it didnt take long. Unpopular nerd arnie cunningham keith gordon buys a 1958 plymouth fury, which he names christine. Christine, the 1958 plymouth fury, used in the movie richard abowitz on friday night at carlisle theatre an odd reunion took place between cast members of the 1983 movie christine and.
If you ever wanted to feel what its like to snort a mount everest pile of cocaine without risking jailtime andor death, you cant go wrong with reading stephen kings 1983 novel, christine. Written by bill phillips and based on stephen kings 1983 novel of the same name, the movie follows the changes in the lives of arnie cunningham, his friends, his family, and his teenage enemies after arnie buys a classic red and white 1957 plymouth fury named christine, a car that seems to have a jealous, possessive personality and a mind. If youve seen the movie, you know all too well that christine the car is a well disguised killer and has the ability to regenerate herself. The car was an ok movie but i know its not something id watch too often maybe never again. It is fun watching keith gordon, owner of christine, go from wimp to self proclaimed stud. But carpenter didnt want recognizable faces in the movie as a way to stress that the titular car was the real star of the movie. John carpenter employed twenty cars during the making of the movie, mainly because so many were crashed in order to kill christines victims. Her name was christine chubbuck and her harrowing story has inspired not one, but. A film adaptation, directed by john carpenter, was released in december of the same year. Adapted from the novel by stephen king, this killercar chiller is the ultimate in auto eroticism.
Keith gordon as arnie cunningham alexandra paul as leigh cabot malcolm danare as moochie. There are a few versions of this soundtrack mostly european releases that feature the films score a very creepy affair by john carpenter and alan howarth but these contain none of the popular music a bit of a letdown for. Apr 29, 2014 the car in the movie christine is a 1958 plymouth fury. When a vehicle eclipses the fleshandbone actors and becomes the superstar of a filmthats when its a great movie car. Harry dean stanton as detective rudolph rudy junkins. Its fun to watch the car, the actors and the 50s hair cuts and styles. Its a joy to watch how the cars personality comes through and to watch her murder anyone between her and her man. Nov 12, 2018 when a vehicle eclipses the fleshandbone actors and becomes the superstar of a filmthats when its a great movie car. Christine 1983 show me scene 410 movieclips youtube. The visual beauty of the opening and the sheer irrationality of this.
Christine is a possessed red 1958 plymouth fury vintage vehicle with a life of her own and the titular main antagonist of the stephen king novel christine, as well as its famous 1983 horror film adaptation of the same name directed by the famous horror master john carpenter. Star car from the 1983 film christine directed by john carpenter and based off of the novel by stephen king. Promotional sweepstakes giveaway car for the movie. There are dozens of memorable cars in film, but to crack the top, a. The red and white paint scheme was custom, and so was the grille. As i wrote i have not read the book and thus i do not know how well the movie interprets the book.
A car that many argue on whether its a 1957 or 1958, and gives mopar fans yet another movie car to add to their list. Im christine a 1958 plymouth belvedere named after a famous fury created by the mastermind of horror, stephen king. And for classic car lovers, no king story resonates quite like the fear on four wheels that we experienced on the pages of christineor better yet, in the 1983 film of the same name. You can tell when shes happy, jealous, teasing, predatory, and just downright pissed off.
Christine is a horror novel by american writer stephen king, published in 1983. Our goal is to provide christine car fans with a large discussion forum and central place to come together. Despite being a vehicle, christine is often referred to as a female and seems to have the mannerisms of a meanspirited. Christine 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I wouldnt recommend this product to kids under the age of or to kids who have nightmares a lot. Oct 26, 2017 and for classic car lovers, no king story resonates quite like the fear on four wheels that we experienced on the pages of christineor better yet, in the 1983 film of the same name. This 1958 plymouth fury is the ultimate christine tribute car. Fresh off the theatrical failure of the thing easily his best film, carpenter found himself in a desperate position and accepted the job of adapting stephen kings latest brick. Introducing christine cast how did you get involved with the movie. John carpenter claims christine is the only film hes done because he needed the job, while everything else has felt more like a personal project. Keith gordon in christine 1983 christine 1983 john carpenter in christine. During the opening shot, christine is shown with the other cars in the lineup, and shown as the only red fury, in comparison to the other cars. This is an underrated movie that deserves a repeat viewing. When the white car finally is released, the momentum of the maneuver sends the white car skidding into other cars.
The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. If you are interested to know about all the vehicle brands and models seen in this movie this post may be very informative to you. It tells the story of a car a 1958 plymouth fury apparently possessed by supernatural forces. It was directed by horror legend john carpenter halloween and escape from new york, who also composed the score. We see the main villain, buddy repperton, jump on the roof of the car carrying a sledge hammer. Arnies life begins to change when he buys a used, badly battered red. This new car club called the christine clone owners association was founded feb. This scene had to be filmed first so the other cars could be. Christines driver and passenger windows are down on the scale model whereas in the movie scene thats depicted, christine is in possessed mode and theyre up. John stockwell, alexandra paul, harry dean stanton and david spielberg. This is the kind of movie where you walk out with a silly grin, get in your car, and. Even the movie trailer raises the hair on the backs of our necks.
This is the kind of movie where you walk out with a silly grin, get in your car, and lay rubber halfway down the eisenhower. The filmmakers placed ads across the country to buy 23 1958 plymouths, only sixteen were used for filming. Carpenter initially took to gordon as arnie because of the actors previous. The car is owned by chaney ponton, a virginia resident who is a member of the christine car club. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to the alarm of his jock. Christine is a 1983 film adaptation of stephen kings novel of the same name. Arnie dedicates to christine a lot of his free time and considers the car his only love. Jun 20, 2018 especially when theyre both telling the same story. After production wrapped, the car was raffled off on new years eve on usa networks show night. Whats more, the previous owners family has been mysteriously exterminated.
Stanton was one of the great character actors of the last sixty years. The opening scene of the movie where christine is born in detroit, is not in the book. After bully buddy repperton william ostrander defaces christine. Christine find out which stephen king film adaptations are. In the movie christine by stephen king what size engine is in the 1958 plymouth. Christine find out which stephen king film adaptations. Now with movie accurate interior and license plates. Hobbies free delivery possible on eligible purchases. And, yes, especially when the story centers around a haunted car.
Christine is a 1983 american supernatural horror film directed by john carpenter and starring. A nerdy guy becomes the owner a demonic car and the car slowly starts to change him. Christine the stunts that made her famous jesus behind. Rebecca hall stars in director antonio campos third feature film, christine, the story of a woman who finds herself caught in the crosshairs of a spiraling personal life and career crisis. Straight from steven kings imagination this is the most authentic christine diecast ever made. After production wrapped, the car was raffled off on new years eve on usa networks show night flight. May 10, 2019 christine is a 1983 american horror film starring. See the full list of christine cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.
When christine smashes into the little white car inside darnells garage, she gets hooked to the car. The car is given the name christine and repays her owners adoration by taking care of his enemies. For this movie screening and cast reunion, gibson, drove christine from the car show to park right in front of carlisle theatre. It features a remote selfstarter that will rev its engine and flash its headlights, mimicking the demonic christine. The photos accompanying this story are martins christine movie car described below, my 1958 stock belvedere that some may call a clone christine, and a stock fury in its factory color and trim. Coincidentally, i watched christine for the first time last week. For folks looking for a collection of the classic 50s and 60s hits featured in john carpenters 1983 horror film christine, this is the release you are looking for. It was only a matter of time before you found me or, i found you. Christine a 1958 plymouth fury has her current owner under her spell. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to the alarm of his. This is arguably one of the most painful scenes in the movie for any car lover.
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