Christine (novel) Los Angeles, in which a drive-in theater employee — the last surviving member of Buddy's gang — was struck and killed by a car that smashed through a cinderblock wall. Dennis speculates that Christine may have rebuilt herself and is setting out to kill everyone who stood against her, saving him for last. Christine (novel) Christine is a horror novel written by Stephen King, published in 1983. It tells the story of a 1958 Plymouth Fury apparently possessed by supernatural forces. A film adaptation, directed by John Carpenter, was released in the same year; this adaptation starred Keith Gordon, John
Christine (1983 film) In its seventh and final weekend, the film brought in $819,972 landing at #14, bringing the total gross for "Christine" to $21,017,849. Based on 25 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, "Christine" has an overall 68% approval rating from critics with the consensus saying: "The cracks are starting to show in John Carpenter's directorial instincts, but Christine is nonetheless silly, zippy fun." and an average score of 5.9 out of 10. "Variety" gave the film a negative review, stating: ""Christine" seems like a retread. This time it’s a fire-engine red, 1958 Plymouth Fury that’s possessed by the Devil, and this deja-vu