Carpenter really does a good job at building up the main characters here and I think this really helps the story once the possession does start. Yes, the film's not really "scary" but at the same time I think it's one of the better possession movies out there and I think the film does a terrific job not only in the horror elements but it also works as a coming of age story because I'm sure most people can connect with either Arnie or those around him who see their friend falling apart due to an obsession. I love hearing Carpenter talk about his movies but for the life of me I've never understood why he's so down on this one here. Christine (1983) *** 1/2 (out of 4) John Carpenter's adaptation of the Stephen King best seller about high school loser Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) who buys a 1957 Plymouth and soon his obsession leads to the car's possession of him.
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