Christine (1983 film) now deceased), and is in need of extensive repairs. Since his parents will not let him keep the car at their house, Arnie begins to restore it at a do-it-yourself garage and junkyard owned by Will Darnell. As he spends more of his time working on the car, he discards his glasses, dresses more like a 1950s greaser, and develops an arrogant, paranoid personality. Unbeknownst to Arnie, Dennis learns from Arnie's mom that the previous owner died in Christine, and confronts George LeBay to find out more: the owner's daughter choked to death in it; his wife committed suicide in
Christine Lahti for the American Foundation for Equal Rights. Lahti has been married to television director Thomas Schlamme since September 4, 1983. They have three children. She is active in political causes. Lahti and Schlamme live in Los Angeles with their children. Since May 2005, Lahti has been a contributing blogger at "The Huffington Post". Christine Lahti Christine Ann Lahti (born April 4, 1950) is an American actress and filmmaker. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1984 film "Swing Shift". Her other film roles include "...And Justice for All" (1979), "Housekeeping" (1987), "Running on Empty"