The 12 Days of Christine resembled an arthouse film. From the beginning of the episode, there are clues to the content of the closing scenes, including the sound of a heartbeat, sounds associated with cars, and blue flashing lights. There are also a number of allusions to horror films; Fung is referred to as "the grudge", the Stranger's appearance evokes "Don't Look Now" and the throwing of eggs may be associated with "Ghostbusters". The name "Christine", too, can be seen as a reference to Stephen King's "Christine". For Chris Bennion, writing in "The Independent", the events of "The 12 Days of Christine" are a life
Christine (1958 film) Binder. But she falls in love with Franz. Franz breaks it off with Lena but Lena's husband, the Baron Eggesdorf, has discovered about the affair. While Christine and Franz plan their marriage the Baron challenges Franz to a duel. Franz is killed in the duel. Christine commits suicide. Charles Spaak was reported as working on the screenplay. At the time of filming, Schneider was one of the most popular stars in Europe, having enjoyed success starring in romances. "Christine" was an attempt to duplicate this, being aimed more at the French market. Delon had only just begun his career when