Christine

Interesting Facts

• The main antagonist of the book is a 1958 Plymouth Fury, which possesses sinister power and can self-repair after damage.
• The car Christine was named after the former wife of its previous owner, Roland LeBay, who is also a key character in the book.
• Christine has a strong influence on its new owner, Arnie Cunningham, gradually changing his personality and behavior, making him more aggressive and obsessed.
• The book features themes of obsession and dependency, manifested through Arnie's relationship with the car.
• Stephen King used real automotive terms and details to give the book greater authenticity and realism.
• Christine was adapted into a film in 1983, directed by John Carpenter. The film achieved cult status among horror genre fans.