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. A girl hitching a ride as her car is broken stumbles upon a familiar plymouth fury. Stephen kings christine quiz part 1 25 questions difficult, 25 qns, refan76, dec 25 03 this is a quiz on the first twentyfive chapters of stephen kings christine. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Christine radio soundtrack 1983 various artists youtube. 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. It chapter 2 teases connection to stephen kings christine. It was directed by horror legend john carpenter halloween and escape from new york, who also composed the score. Nov 02, 2019 last updated on nov 2, 2019 when ever i come across a movie based on a book by stephen king i add it on this playlist a lot get deleted so u have to b quick. Forget trucks or maximum overdrive, christine is the ultimate stephen king car comes to life to kill people movie. If there isnt, is there a movie with a similar plot.
Lebay when he walked into norman cobb plymouth in libertyville, pennsylvania. Video of christine full movie for fans of stephen king. See more ideas about christine, stephen king movies, stephen king. John carpenter returns to filmmaking with christine video. Christine is a possessed, supernatural 1958 plymouth fury and the main antagonist of the horror novel, christine. A film adaptation, directed by john carpenter, was released in december of the same year.
While driving home from work, dennis guilder and arnie. This feature was made as a labour of love, to stephen king, the. Arnie keith gordon realizes the true power of christine as the automobile supernaturally fixes itself. Like i was scared, she said, and then uttered a shaky little laugh. Creepshow segment the lonesome death of jordy verrill creepshow 2 segment the hitchhiker diary of the dead voice over fever pitch throwing out the first pitch at a red sox game episode. Christine lives picks up where christine left off, and follows the trials and tribulations of denniss descent from school teacher to. Christine is the 16th book published by stephen king. The 4k disc itself though shows too much grain, especially during the night shots which is most of the movie. Christine was the first biggirl book i ever readi was in the fourth grade and wed just moved to california. With emilio estevez, pat hingle, laura harrington, yeardley smith. Arnie becomes more and more obsessed with the car he calls christine to the point that his very personality changes dramatically and even his friends dennis john stockwell and leigh alexandra paul are unable to get through to him.
Taking its cues from the john carpenter film, this reworked lady killer is part. Christine s life began in the summer of 1957, when she was built on the assembly line of one of chryslers plants in detroit, michigan. My mom says that that after the car was crushed, that it. Just like any other movie, it chapter two includes plenty of details for different fandoms to pick up on, but the film also plays into the shared. Carpenters 1983 horror film based on a stephen king novel about a possessed vehicle the christine video features. Sep 22, 2019 it chapter two is littered with easter eggs to stephen king s other literary works, and one reference ties the movie to christine hollywood has not been shy at turning many of king s books into movies or tv shows over the last several decades, and 2017s it immediately became one of the biggest. I didnt have any friends or anywhere to go yet, so i spent my days poking around in the library, like any good nerd. His father was born under the surname pollock, but used the last name king, under which stephen was born. With ewan mcgregor, rebecca ferguson, kyliegh curran, cliff curtis. This is a list of media based on work by stephen king including the richard bachman. Dec 15, 2017 this feature was made as a labour of love, to stephen king, the works of john carpenter, the love of creativity and a deeprooted love for the horror genre. Christine is considered one of the great classic 80s horror movies, based on stephen kings novel and directed by john carpenter. A group of people try to survive when machines start to.
The latest movie car thats analyzed by the aficionauto is one of the most infamous a 1958 plymouth fury from the movie christine. Christine is a horror novel by american writer stephen king, published in 1983. Apr 29, 1983 stephen edwin king was born the second son of donald and nellie ruth pillsbury king. Based on a stephen king novel, the story follows a teenager who buys and rebuilds. Last updated on nov 2, 2019 when ever i come across a movie based on a book by stephen king i add it on this playlist a lot get deleted so u have to b quick. Ive looked all over the internet and am unable to find out whether or not there really is one. Saw the movie too, but ive read the book again lately. Years following the events of the shining, a nowadult dan torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as the true knot, who prey on children with powers to remain immortal. Stephen edwin king was born on september 21, 1947, at the maine general hospital in portland. This is a list of media based on work by stephen king including the richard bachman titles. Described as the king of horror, kings books have sold over 350 million copies worldwide and have been adapted into a number of different mediums including film, television, and comic books.
Christine is a 1983 american supernatural horror film directed by john carpenter and starring. List of adaptations of works by stephen king wikipedia. Christine its still my first love, because it was the first king novel ive read, twenty years ago. His parents were nellie ruth pillsbury, who worked as a caregiver at a mental institute, and donald edwin king, a merchant seaman. The 4k disc itself though shows too much grain, especially during. Apr 22, 2015 the new adventures of old christine 0. Parts of his childhood were spent in fort wayne, indiana, where his fathers family was at the time, and in stratford, connecticut. I have a real guiltypleasure, lovelove realtionship with stephen king books. John carpenter performs the theme of his 1981 movie escape from new york with a band, live, also directing the shoot. Christine is considered one of the great classic 80s horror movies, based on stephen king s novel and directed by john carpenter.
His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Written by bill phillips and based on stephen kings 1983 novel of the same name, the movie follows. A nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it. Fooled around with photoshop and windows moviemaker and came up with this. It inhabits a custompainted red and white 1958 plymouth fury named christine and young arnold cunningham, who buys it. Stephen kings christine is a 1983 american horror film directed by john carpenter and starring keith gordon, john stockwell, alexandra. 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 choking the new girlfriend scene 210. I sat up in my bed, a cold puddle of moonlight caught in a lapful of sheet, and i thought, died suddenly. The box office success made anticipation for the sequel sky high. Christine, based on the novel written by stephen king. It chapter two is littered with easter eggs to stephen kings other literary works, and one reference ties the movie to christine hollywood has not been shy at turning many of kings books into movies or tv shows over the last several decades, and 2017s it immediately became one of the biggest. Top 30 stephen king movies, ranked from haunted hotels to prisonyard blues, carrie to christine the major adaptations of the iconic authors work, from worst to best.
My mom keeps swearing up and down that there was a sequel to it. The film also features supporting performances from roberts blossom and kelly preston written by bill phillips and based on stephen king s 1983 novel of the same name, the movie follows the changes in the lives of. Based on a stephen king novel, the story follows a teenager who buys and rebuilds a broken down 58 plymouth fury named christine that has a nefarious history, and it soon starts to work its. This feature was made as a labour of love, to stephen king, the works of john carpenter, the love of creativity and a deeprooted love for the horror genre. I think every young person should read this, and anyone who wants to remember their youth. From john carpenter comes the frightening horror classic christine. Christine 1983 show me scene 410 movieclips youtube. The teaser trailer of a movie that altered the way we looked at classic cars. While on a date at the drivein, leigh alexandra paul confesses to arine keith gordon that she hates his car, an opinion christine doesnt care for. Creepshow segment the lonesome death of jordy verrill creepshow 2 segment. Jan 31, 2011 the teaser trailer of a movie that altered the way we looked at classic cars. Stephen kings ultimate evil vehicle of terror, christine. She was built to order, on the specifications given by roland d. When stephen king agreed to this interview conducted in 1984, he had not yet seen the movie christine, and was therefore, understandably, not willing to comment on the film.
Stephen king taught us some important lessons while ascending to his rightful. Dec 08, 20 fooled around with photoshop and windows moviemaker and came up with this. My mom and i were discussing that movie christine with the psycho cherry plymouth fury. Stephen kings christine lives, and its angry autoblog. Aug 31, 2017 based on a novel by stephen king and directed by john carpenter, christine is the classic 80s horror movie about a very dangerous automobile.
The movies opening scene, showing christine moving along a. He has published 61 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and six nonfiction. Based on a novel by stephen king and directed by john carpenter, christine is the classic 80s horror movie about a very dangerous automobile. 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. Described as the king of horror, king s books have sold over 350 million copies worldwide and have been adapted into a number of different mediums including film, television, and comic books. With keith gordon, john stockwell, alexandra paul, robert prosky. Note that aside from creepshow 2, it chapter two, and doctor sleep, the sequels are only tangentially related to stephen king s work. After his father left them when stephen was two, he and his older brother, david, were raised by his mother. Stephen kings hellbent 58 plymouth fury, christine, is back in the shop for some modern retooling, no secret there. It was love at first sight, but this car is no lady. Christine is a 1983 film adaptation of stephen king s novel of the same name.