John carpenter's christine movie

Christine is a totally different kind of horror and not nearly as intense as carpenter s previous work. I suspect the reason for this is the same reason why i never bothered to see or read christine until just last year. The movie rocks, the videoaudio looksound stupendous, and the supplemental materials are fantastic. The movie strayed from the book for two big reasons. Unpopular nerd buys a 1958 plymouth fury, which he names christine. Christine is considered one of the great classic 80 s horror movies, based on stephen king s novel and directed by john carpenter.

Over the course of his long writing career, king has penned horror stories about a wide variety of unlikely things. Honestly, i was more excited seeing this movie writ large than i was seeing the thing in 70mm on the same screen a few weeks earlier. Jun 20, 2018 john carpenter claims christine is the only film hes done because he needed the job, while everything else has felt more like a personal project. It is super cool watching christine repair her damaged parts. Directed by john carpenter, tobe hooper, larry sulkis. We rank them all, including halloween, the thing, escape from new york, and more. Christine 1983 alexandra paul in christine 1983 john carpenter and keith. I mean, how scary is it to see a wrecked car rebuild itself the few exiting scenes featuring in this film are when christine independently stalks some john travolta lookalikes who trashed and violated her earlier in the film. But carpenter has never had much love for the film calling it his worst for years. Christine is a classic horror movie that for me will always deliver on the good scares.

Priscilla page takes a look back at carpenters classic stephen king adaptation, which arrived on this day in 1983. She is christine a red and white 1958 plymouth fury whose unique. Although carpenter has worked with various movie genres, he is associated most commonly with horror, action, and science fiction films of the 1970s and 1980s most films of carpenters career were initially commercial and critical failures, with the notable exceptions of halloween 1978, the. John carpenter s 1983 movie adaptation of stephen king s book christine did justice to the story, but changed the titular car s origin along the way. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. John carpenter movies ranked from worst to best collider. In fact, lets not forgot, the first film was called john carpenters christine. I think this guy is going to live forever as far as hollywood is concerned, because his work just seems to keep recycling itself every couple of decades. While christine isnt the most highprofile release in either king or carpenters careers, the movie about an evil 1958. John carpenters 1983 movie adaptation of stephen kings book christine did justice to the story, but changed the titular cars origin along the way. Fresh off the theatrical failure of the thing easily his best film, carpenter found himself in a desperate position and accepted the job of adapting stephen kings latest brick. Apr 03, 2007 in fact, lets not forgot, the first film was called john carpenters christine. May 09, 20 john carpenters christine is a classic horror film that utilizes traditional film techniques that create a suspense and drama that towers over the modernday uses of gore and cgi that filmmakers tend to rely on perhaps to drown out the weak story of the horror films of today. Christine is a terrifying movie in its simplicity and its purity.

Jul 02, 2018 15 facts about john carpenters christine. She seduces 17yearold arnie cunningham keith gordon, who becomes consumed with passion for her sleek, rounded, chromeladen body. Although carpenter has worked with various movie genres, he is associated most commonly with horror, action, and science fiction films of the 1970s and 1980s. This movie is a classic and hopefully will end up with. John howard carpenter born january 16, 1948 is an american filmmaker, screenwriter and composer. John carpenters 1983 film christine, based on stephen kings novel of the same name. The opening credits remind of john carpenters the thing. John carpenters best movies come in many forms, from horror to scifi and even a little bit of western. John stockwell, alexandra paul, harry dean stanton and david spielberg. On a rainy evening at a drivein movie, arnie and leigh start kissing and inside of christine when suddenly one of windshield wipers stop working. What exactly attracted him to this property, based on a minor early stephen king novel, is unclear.

Movie themes 19741998, out october 20 on sacred bones records. When christine is fixing herself after the guys smashed her up, her front end is shown to be perfectly straight for its entire width and the hood is missing. The film also features supporting performances from roberts blossom and kelly preston written by bill phillips and based on stephen kings 1983 novel of the same name, the movie follows the changes in the lives of. The cracks are starting to show in john carpenters directorial instincts, but christine. Check out the official christine 1983 trailer starring keith gordon. John carpenter christine soundtrack extended youtube.

Oct 15, 2006 since people keep asking, the song on christine s radio is little bitty pretty one by thurston harris moochie welch s death scene from john carpenter s christine 1983 based on stephen. John carpenters christine is a classic horror film that utilizes traditional film techniques that create a suspense and drama that towers over the modernday uses of gore and cgi that filmmakers tend to rely on perhaps to drown out the weak story of the horror films of today. Christine was directed by horror auteur john carpenter who was on a roll in the late 70s and early 80s with titles such as halloween, the fog, the thing and escape from new york to his credit. He ended up hating the movie so much, he would later use a. The theme for christine is available as a part of john carpenter s anthology. John howard carpenter was born in carthage, new york, to mother milton jean carter and father howard ralph carpenter. The car is given the name christine and repays her owners adoration by taking care of his enemies. Christine is a totally different kind of horror and not nearly as intense as carpenters previous work. A few weeks ago, i saw john carpenters christine at the egyptian theater in hollywood. Christine 1983 soundtrack complete list of songs whatsong. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing john carpenters christine near you. John carpenters scifi fantasy romance starman is another unexpected surprise coming from the master of horror as its a film with a generous heart, and primarily concerns itself with ideas of overcoming grief through reconnection and intense love. Oct 16, 2018 in the spirit of halloween, were ranking every movie from horror legend john carpenter from worst to best, from his thrilling classics to his lesser known pics.

Why christine contains horror cinemas greatest femme fatale. Christine is a 1983 american supernatural horror film directed by john carpenter and starring. John carpenters christine based on stephen kings novel of the same name is the tale of arnie cunningham keith gordon, a shy and bullied high school student who cant seem to catch a break in life. John carpenter directed the 1983 film version of the stephen king horror novel christine, about a 1957 plymouth fury possessed by a very vengeful spirit. She demands his complete and unquestioned devotion and when outsiders seek to interfere, they become the victims of christines horrifying wrath. Christine 1983 show me scene 410 movieclips youtube. I suspect this one will have kings name in carpenters place. The cracks are starting to show in john carpenters directorial instincts, but christine is nonetheless silly, zippy fun. Christine 1983 stephen king horror movie starring a vengeful 1958 plymouth fury. His family moved to bowling green, kentucky, where his father, a professor, was head of the music department at western kentucky university. I mean, how scary is it to see a wrecked car rebuild itself the few exiting scenes featuring in this film are when christine independently stalks some john travolta lookalikes who trashed and violated her earlier in. Ive seen a lot of movies where the teenage guy parks in a car with the. Christine is a 1983 american supernatural horror film directed by john carpenter and starring keith gordon, john stockwell, alexandra paul, robert prosky and harry dean stanton. The 1983 version of christine and the storyline that carpenter took was and will always be a classic.

Watch john carpenters video for christine, his first in. Christine by christine carpenter 1983, movie poster. Jan 30, 2017 goodbadflicks goes in depth with john carpenter s adaptation of the stephen king novel christine. Dec 28, 2016 even after directing christine, john carpenter would say in interviews that while he loved directing horror, he dreamed of directing a love story. The 4k disc itself though shows too much grain, especially during the night shots which is most of the movie.

Christine, out for revenge, chases down and kills buddy william ostrander, richie steven tash and don stuart charno in a roar of fire, metal and speed. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. This week we discuss an ode to youth in america and car culture. John carpenter christine synthwave cover by lynth sord duration. Christine is a twist on the classic monster movie and demonic possession while featuring one of the richest and creepiest characters in horror. The title character in john carpenters 1983 film is a memorably monstrous movie seductress. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. Dec 08, 2017 but this week, i want to discuss a recent screening of john carpenters 1983 stephen king adaptation christine, a seemingly overly intense choice for a trio of tots, but with a few choice on. It is fun watching keith gordon, owner of christine, go from wimp to self proclaimed stud. John carpenter claims christine is the only film hes done because he needed the job, while everything else has felt more like a personal project.

The theme for christine is available as a part of john carpenters anthology. Christine 1983 the fiery fury scene 610 movieclips. Oct 16, 2019 john carpenter s final directorial effort to date is this period horror piece about a group of girls in a mental institution who are stalked by a supernatural killer. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Christine the films of horror master john carpenter. John carpenters christine has several scenes that take place in dark interiors and outside at night. Remake of john carpenters christine shifts into gear. And while starman may have been a more mainstream, cutanddried love story, christine does just as much genremixing and is ultimately a love story at its core. Goodbadflicks goes in depth with john carpenters adaptation of the stephen king novel christine.

Christines origin in stephen kings book was completely. Christine 1983 the fiery fury scene 610 movieclips youtube. However, it would be great for soemone even carpenter to redo the same story and allow a new generation of moviegoers to have a chance to enjoy it. Even after directing christine, john carpenter would say in interviews that while he loved directing horror, he dreamed of directing a love story. A high school kid becomes obsessive in his feelings for a very strange car he has bought. In the spirit of halloween, were ranking every movie from horror legend john carpenter from worst to best, from his thrilling classics to his lesser known pics. It is a movie about true love, about the fulfillment of true love, about meeting ones destiny, about becoming what one always was going to become, and knowing it, realizing it completely. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the. This is an underrated movie that deserves a repeat viewing. While christine isnt the most highprofile release in either king or carpenters careers, the movie about an evil 1958 plymouth fury that possesses its owner. John carpenter adapts stephen kings novel with skillful precision.

Description john carpenters christine 1983 movie poster read more poster print poster s canvas poster scary movies old movies love movie movie tv movie cars thriller horror movie posters stephen king books vintage horror funny movies. All 20 john carpenter movies ranked from worst to best. John carpenter christine official music video youtube. With keith gordon, john stockwell, alexandra paul, robert prosky. Christine 1983 john carpenter filming location duration. Christine is considered one of the great classic 80s horror movies, based on stephen kings novel and directed by john carpenter. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. John carpenters christine the death of moochie welch. Dec, 2012 john carpenter christine soundtrack extended. The international christine club is a unique club with dedicated fans of the film, novel and nostalgia from all over the world and prides itself on being and international, democratic and welcoming site for fans of all aspects of stephen kings masterpiece christine, john carpenters movie, based on the book, and the 1958 plymouth fury so. All 32 songs from the christine 1983 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Christine was directed by john carpenter, who made halloween. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. Near the end of the scene, the front end is shown crushed and unfolds again, and the hood appears from nowhere.

Its also a critique of capitalism and consumerism, an indictment of nostalgia and longing for the good. All 20 john carpenter movies ranked from worst to best page. She is christine a red and white 1958 plymouth fury whose unique standard equipment includes an evil, indestructible vengeance that will destroy anyone in. With john carpenter, tom arnold, tobe hooper, robert carradine. But this week, i want to discuss a recent screening of john carpenters 1983 stephen king adaptation christine, a seemingly overly intense choice for a trio of tots, but with a few choice on. Director john carpenters first video in 7 years brings back a possessed car from the impound lot. Remake of john carpenters christine shifts into gear film junk.