When you have a free evening to do what ever you want, it's already dark outside, and the weather is threatening a wind storm: you settle into your pjs, get a pizza, and chill out with a Stephen King classic. Let's talk about:
I forgot how much I enjoy this film. It's been years, and I think it ages better with time. At the very least, the nostalgia does its nostalgia thing better over time with this one.
While about a haunted/possessed car, which is frightening overall, there is a real sadness with the story. One could argue the sadness is what makes this film so chilling.
For those unfamiliar, here we have the story of a bullied teenager who impulse buys a dilapidated car and the car *consumes* him, as the car has consumed everyone it comes into contact with.
Things Don't End Well~
I can't shake the feeling of a greater narrative at play, with this tale. A story about teenage angst, a young man's struggle with his emotions and identity, and the similarities here with loved ones watching someone descend into madness and addiction.
It's a hard watch. Which is probably why a possessed car is thrown in the mix - it helps translate the difficult by scaring us first.
In all I love this film. It's a solid fright with a deeper story (I think), that could be discussed for hours.
Best watched with at least a best friend. Paris with beer, pizza, popcorn, and a faint hint of motor oil and rusted car parts lingering in the air.
I watched this film on Peacock or use the Find It! Watch It! links on Horror Habit's side bar to see where else you watch this *classic*.
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