In the book, christine was just a normal 58 plymouth fury that was purchased by roland lebay, brother of george lebay roberts blossom, the man who sold christine to arnie in the movie. This is the kind of movie where you walk out with a silly grin, get in your car, and lay. Description based on the novel by stephen king, christine tells the horrific story of a 1957 plymouth that is bought by a misfit student keith gordon and refurbished, and takes on human characteristics. Mar 21, 2020 john carpenters adaptation of stephen kings novel about the killer plymouth fury, christine, is a classic of 80s horror, but what special effects fans in the genre remember more than christine herself, is the scene where the car appears to completely repair itself right before the audiences eyes. 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. Apr 07, 20 christine 1983 arnie blames his parents about the damage to his car duration. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to the alarm of his jock friend, dennis.
Soul by satan in 1957 detroit, a redandwhite plymouth fury seems to be cursed with death before it even comes off the assem. Arnie tries to get back into the car unsuccessfully. Christine is a horror movie featuring a possessed 1958 plymouth fury. Watch christine starring keith gordon in this horror on directv. This fury is the only documented christine movie car with a paperwork trail, including proof of ownership from polar films. Christine was getting younger as the movie progressed ultimately being reborn when. John carpenter autographed christine 1983 1958 plymouth fury 1. Christine movie car built from several of the actual cars used in the classic horror film. Im christine a 1958 plymouth belvedere named after a famous fury created by the mastermind of horror, stephen king. It is a fancy car, with white brimmed tires, double headlights, and white trimmed rims, but it is also wrecked, and is in need of serious repair. 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. This scene had to be filmed first so the other cars could be repainted to later be used as christine car.
Christine 1983 the fiery fury scene 610 movieclips. Christine backs up trying to disconnect herself from the white car. This is a movie where you can watch it every once a while. The movie is based on the story written by bill phillips and on steven kings 1983 novel. It features a remote selfstarter that will rev its engine and flash its headlights, mimicking the demonic christine. If you havent seen it well, this is about a kid that buys a car and he gets obsessive with it. The car is owned by chaney ponton, a virginia resident who is a member of the christine car club. Christine is a 1983 american supernatural horror film directed by john carpenter and starring keith gordon, john stockwell, alexandra paul, robert prosky and harry dean stanton. A nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it. Although the car in the film is identified as a 1958 plymouth furyand. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to the alarm of his jock friend, dennis guilder john stockwell. 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. I wouldnt recommend this product to kids under the age of or to kids who have nightmares a lot. 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.
From the opening shot, this car played an important role in the film. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car. Keith gordon john stockwell alexandra paul robert prosky harry dean stanton christine belford roberts blossom william ostrander david spielberg. My mom and i were discussing that movie christine with the psycho cherry plymouth fury. Unpopular nerd arnie cunningham keith gordon buys a 1958 plymouth fury, which he names christine. At the time, chubbucks suicide was a tragic and terrifying moment for all involved and it left many people asking why it happened.
As he does so, leigh chokes on a hamburger and immediately, the door latches lock themselves. Nightmares, a 1983 movie made up of four separate story segments. Movie christine is evil because she rolled out of the plant that way. 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. I cant seem to watch that early bedroom scene without hitting fastforward what was all that tripe anyways. Christine, which opens at the loews state and other theaters today. Christine is a 1958 french period drama film, based on the play liebelei by arthur schnitzler. Christine tells the story of arnie cunningham, a nerdish boy who buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own. The car is, by no means of the word, a true classic, but a good film none the less, if only for great cinematography, and a few unbelievable stunts. The christine movie was released in 1983 and became one of the most epic car horror films ever made. Christine movie car 1958 plymouth fury heres a little background information id like to share with my regular riders. When a gawky teen keith gordon restores a 1958 plymouth fury, the car takes on a life of. 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.
As christine deals with the pressures from work, to the pressures she puts on herself to do great work, to having to tell stories that werent in tune. Christine lives the long awaited sequel to christine. She is christine a red and white 1958 plymouth fury whose unique standard equipment includes an evil, indestructible vengeance that will destroy anyone in. Christine by stephen king what size engine is in the 1958. Hello my friends, thank you for stopping by my christine movie car site. The owner of this 1958 plymouth fury had no fear restoring it. Arnie is killed with a shard of glass in the battle, but christine is smashed and crushed into a cube and what remains of christine is dropped into a junkyard.
The filmmakers placed ads across the country to buy 23 1958 plymouths, only sixteen were used for filming. Although the car in the film is identified as a 1958 plymouth furyand in 1983 radio ads promoting the film, voiceover artists announced. Video of christine full movie for fans of stephen king. My mom keeps swearing up and down that there was a sequel to it. Christine, based on the novel written by stephen king. Geeky student arnie cunningham falls for christine, a rusty 1958 plymouth fury, and becomes obsessed with restoring the classic automobile to her former glory. The trip thru my past is a little long, but sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to the alarm of his jock. It was only a matter of time before you found me or, i found you. All cars were painted red and given matching interiors. The pretext of christine, the latest horror movie derived from a stephen king best seller, sounded even more gimmicky than usual. When i rolled off the assembly line and onto the streets of tinsel town, it didnt take long.
The car was given the name christine by its first owner. When the white car finally is released, the momentum of the maneuver sends the white car skidding into other cars. The film also features supporting performances from roberts blossom and kelly preston written by bill phillips and based on stephen kings 1983 novel of the same name, the movie follows the changes in the lives of. Facts from the movie christine more than 20 plymouths were used to film the movie christine. It is fun watching keith gordon, owner of christine, go from wimp to self proclaimed stud. Star car 1958 plymouth fury christine heading to mecum. She is christine a red and white 1958 plymouth fury whose unique standard equipment includes an evil, indestructible vengeance that will destroy anyone in her way. Christine, a 1983 horror film inspired by stephen kings novel of the same name about a possessed red 1958 plymouth fury. The dialogue in between the car s attacks is made up mostly of filler. Why it crackles master horror director john carpenter is at the peak of his powers in a film so scarygood it bests stephen kings book. A chilling ghost story from the creator of the haunting of hill. Christine movie car plymouth 1958 fury car christine movie.
Quinns lengthy washington post story reported on the facts of. But his friends try to stop christine from killing their best friend. During the movie, one of christine s windshield wipers becomes stuck, and arnie gets out to fix it. Christine, written by stephen king and directed by john carpenter, is about a haunted car that isnt quite haunted enough. But by the end of the movie, christine has developed such a formidable personality that we are actually taking sides during its duel with a bulldozer. After bully buddy repperton william ostrander defaces christine, the auto restores itself to. Following the success of doctor sleep, stephen king announced today that he will be returning to the story of dennis guilder in 2015 with christine lives, the sequel to his 1983 novel christine.
Christine 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It wasnt all that bad i guess but it wasnt all that great either. Restored and remastered takes the shortcomings of that effort and polishes. The car is given the name christine and repays her owners adoration by taking care of his enemies. The film was directed by pierre gaspardhuit and the title character was played by romy schneider. John carpenter employed twenty cars during the making of the movie, mainly because so many were crashed in order to kill christines victims. In a film based on true events, an awkward but ambitious tv reporter struggles to adapt when shes ordered to focus on violent and salacious stories. How christines awesome car repair scene was done before cgi. 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. Jun 24, 2015 christine robion par jeanbernard veron, exposition personnelle christine robion, paris, france, 2012. Christine 1983 show me scene 410 movieclips youtube.
Christine john carpenter, keith gordon, john stockwell. 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. This is a remake of the rough madeonthespot original from 2015 which you can find in our channel, christine returns. As the car changes, so does arnie, whose newfound confidence turns to arrogance behind the wheel of his exotic beauty. Taking its cues from the john carpenter film, this reworked lady killer is. Christine original soundtrack original soundtrack songs. Dec 23, 2019 anyone who is a fan of classic cars and stephen king are likely familiar with this iconic movie car, a 1958 plymouth fury named christine. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips.
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. John stockwell, alexandra paul, harry dean stanton and david spielberg. Christine 1983 is a genius car movie that has stood the test of time a demonic twist on a classic love tale, christine is the genius result of setting horror flick director john carpenter halloween, escape from new york on stephen kings novel of the same name. Christine 1983 body by plymouth, soul by satan scene. Christine, out for revenge, chases down and kills buddy william ostrander, richie steven tash and don stuart charno in a roar of fire, metal and speed. Christine 1983 full movies christine is a movie starring keith gordon, john stockwell, and alexandra paul. In the trunk theres a flat screen tv that raises from the floor to show the movie, christine, and the car s sound system easily plays the soundtrack. Its roland lebay who made christine evil, his love for christine overriding even his love for his wife and daughter, both of whom died in the car.
The cast included alain delon as a young lieutenant. Belvederes, savoys and fury models were used during the filming process. Based off of the novel written by stephen king, the 1983. The car was an ok movie but i know its not something id watch too often maybe never again. Finally, dennis decides to stop her and carves darnells tonight into her hood and faces christine and arnie with a bulldozer. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Apr 29, 2014 the car in the movie christine is a 1958 plymouth fury. High quality christine inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Christine was getting younger as the movie progressed ultimately being reborn when the odometer zeros out. In the movie christine by stephen king what size engine is in the 1958 plymouth. Photos of producer richard kobritz with the car as well as some of the cast members from the movie are included. Apr 14, 2016 christine 1983 is a genius car movie that has stood the test of time a demonic twist on a classic love tale, christine is the genius result of setting horror flick director john carpenter halloween, escape from new york on stephen kings novel of the same name.
When christine smashes into the little white car inside darnells garage, she gets hooked to the car. The opening scene of the movie where christine is born in detroit, is not in the book. The hearse, a 1980 horror movie about a possessed hearse. After bully buddy repperton william ostrander defaces christine, the auto restores itself to perfect condition and begins killing off buddy and his friends. This car won second place in the christine 58 plymouth class at the 2009 allchrysler nationals at carlisle in july 2009. Christine crackle watch movies online, free tv shows. Schnitzlers play had been filmed in 1933 by max ophuls as liebelei, starring romy schneiders. Lady, born, bred, and as they say, bad to the bone. Dec 15, 2017 this is a remake of the rough madeonthespot original from 2015 which you can find in our channel, christine returns.