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Christine poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.1 / 100
1983·Horror / Thriller·1h 50m

CHRISTINE

“How do you kill something that can't possibly be alive?”

Nerdy high schooler Arnie Cunningham falls for Christine, a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury, and becomes obsessed with restoring the classic automobile to her former glory. As the car changes, so does Arnie, whose newfound confidence turns to arrogance behind the wheel of his exotic beauty. Arnie's girlfriend Leigh and best friend Dennis reach out to him, only to be met by a Fury like no other.

Above the Line
John Carpenter·DirectorBill Phillips·ScreenplayStephen King·NovelDonald M. Morgan·Director of PhotographyJohn Carpenter·Original Music ComposerMarion Rothman·Editor
Cast
Keith Gordon·Arnie CunninghamJohn Stockwell·Dennis GuilderAlexandra Paul·Leigh CabotRobert Prosky·Will DarnellHarry Dean Stanton·Rudolph JunkinsChristine Belford·Regina CunninghamRoberts Blossom·George LeBayWilliam Ostrander·Buddy ReppertonDavid Spielberg·Mr. CaseyMalcolm Danare·Moochie Welch
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
John Carpenter·DirectorJack Philbrick·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Bill Phillips·ScreenplayStephen King·Novel
Camera· 1
Donald M. Morgan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Marion Rothman·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
John Carpenter·Original Music ComposerAlan Howarth·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Darryl Levine·Costume DesignDaniel A. Lomino·Production Design
Production· 3
Kirby McCauley·Executive ProducerMark Tarlov·Executive ProducerRichard Kobritz·Producer
Other Departments· 17
Carey Loftin·Stunt DriverDavid D. Darling·StuntsKerry Rossall·StuntsMike H. McGaughy·StuntsWalter Wyatt·StuntsClifford Happy·StuntsDean Smith·StuntsJohn-Clay Scott·StuntsBuff Brady·StuntsBen Scott·StuntsJim Wilkey·StuntsNorman Howell·StuntsTom Elliott·StuntsConrad E. Palmisano·Stunt DriverTed Duncan·StuntsDick Warlock·StuntsRoy Arbogast·Special Effects
By the Numbers
72.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
69%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$21M
ROI 119%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Christine's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Ominous, Suspenseful, Dark
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a red vintage car, specifically a 1958 Plymouth Fury, with its headlights brightly illuminated, positioned centrally against a dark, smoky b”

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Key Elements
Red Vintage CarHeadlightsGrilleBumperDebris
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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