Christine (1983 film) Christine (1983 film) Christine is a 1983 American psychological horror film directed by John Carpenter and starring Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky and Harry Dean Stanton. 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 Arnie Cunningham, his friends, his family, and his teenage enemies after Arnie buys a vintage 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine. Strange things happen and the viewers learn the car's secret: That it is possessed by
Christine (2016 film) is still breathing, and Jean accompanies her to the hospital where they are met by Christine's mother who was watching the broadcast. Christine eventually succumbs to her injuries. Alone in her kitchen, Jean turns on her television, eats ice cream, and sings along to "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" theme song, something she had earlier told Christine she did as a way of coping with sadness. Craig Shilowich came up with the idea for "Christine" after coming across articles online that highlighted the most shocking moments in television history. He was instantly fascinated with Chubbuck's story and what drove her