Obsession
2026 · Horror · Thriller
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Film / 1983
Christine
Directed by
John Carpenter
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Keith GordonArnie Cunningham
John StockwellDennis Guilder
Alexandra PaulLeigh Cabot
Robert ProskyWill Darnell
Harry Dean StantonRudolph Junkins
Christine BelfordRegina Cunningham
Roberts BlossomGeorge LeBay
William OstranderBuddy Repperton
David SpielbergMr. Casey
Malcolm DanareMoochie Welch
Steven TashRichard Trelawney
Stuart CharnoDon Vandenberg
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Kelly PrestonRoseanne
Marc PoppelChuck
Robert DarnellMichael Cunningham
Douglas WarhitBemis
Richard CollierPepper Boyd
Bruce FrenchMr. Smith
Keri MontgomeryEllie
Jan BurrellLibrarian
Charles SteakShoppie
Art EvansAuto Assembly Worker (uncredited)
John Richard PetersenHigh School Student (uncredited)
Bill PhillipsWrecker's Yard Guy (uncredited)
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