Christine is an American horror film from acclaimed director John Carpenter. The screenplay, written by Stephen King and Bill Phillips, adapts a novel of the same name by King. Mark Tarlov, Richard Kobritz, and Kirby McCauley produced the movie in collaboration with Columbia Pictures and Polar Film; it stars Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, and Alexandra Paul and was released on December 9th, 1983, in North America, Can…

I thought it was going to be terrible; I wanted to find something else to watch. It’s always a bad bet with King adaptations, and I felt like skipping it. Then someone pointed out it was directed by John Carpenter. That's when we decided to rent *Christine*. That’s really how the discussion unfolded when I was in high school, and I’m happy I ended up giving it a try. It turned out to be among the stronger film versio…

“She’s a killer!” proclaimed one of the promotional posters for John Carpenter's film, adapted from Stephen King’s bestselling novel. Since its 1983 debut, the movie has gained recognition as a cult classic, particularly among those who appreciate cars and horror films, due to its unique story. But is it truly an exciting thriller or simply another forgettable film from the 1980s? For this reviewer, it’s an enjoya…

It’s surprising how often this coming-of-age narrative gets missed when people discuss Stephen King adaptations or horror films. It's consistently overshadowed by more widely recognized works like 'The Shining', 'Carrie', 'Misery', and 'The Shawshank Redemption,' which is unfortunate, because there are several compelling reasons to appreciate it: first, John Carpenter stands out as one of the very best directors—easi…

John Carpenter directed Christine, which Bill Phillips adapted from the Stephen King novel of the same name. Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, and Harry Dean Stanton star in the film. The music comes from Carpenter and Alan Howarth, and Donald M. Morgan handled the cinematography. 1983 was a productive year for Stephen King adaptations; alongside Christine, Cujo and The Dead Zone also ma…