Netflix Is About To Lose a Horror Legend’s Iconic Stephen King Movie

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Stephen King is a giant in the horror genre, earning him the nickname ‘King of Horror.’ For over five decades, starting with the film Carrie in 1976, his novels have been adapted into numerous TV shows and movies. Many famous horror directors, like George A. Romero (Creepshow) and David Cronenberg (The Dead Zone), have brought his stories to life. A particularly beloved film adaptation, a collaboration between King and a horror master, will soon be leaving Netflix.

Fans of John Carpenter’s Christine have a little over a week to watch it on Netflix before it’s removed on March 1st. This film, released in 1983, came after Carpenter’s The Thing, which initially wasn’t a hit but later became a beloved classic. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, Christine tells the story of Arnie Cunningham, a bullied teen who buys a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury. As he fixes the car up, he unknowingly awakens its evil powers, which start to change him and target anyone who gets in their way.

John Carpenter’s Christine Remains One of the Best Stephen King Adaptations of All Time

The movie Christine didn’t become popular overnight. It actually had a difficult beginning, debuting in fourth place at the box office with $3.4 million and ultimately earning around $21 million on a $10 million budget. Early reviews were mixed, and even Stephen King himself once described it as “sort of boring.” However, Christine has since gained a dedicated following and is now considered one of the best films based on his work. Today, it boasts a 72% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, placing it among director John Carpenter’s highest-rated movies.

What makes the movie Christine so effective? It’s a brilliant combination of John Carpenter’s filmmaking style and Stephen King’s compelling story. Carpenter took King’s slow-building, atmospheric novel about a possessed car and turned it into a thrilling, fast-paced horror film. Like his character Michael Myers, the car, Christine, is portrayed as a relentless and deadly threat. Carpenter’s signature suspenseful atmosphere, created through eerie tension and his iconic synthesizer music, blends supernatural horror with psychological thrills, all while staying true to the heart of King’s original story. The strong performances from the cast, combined with the impressive practical effects – especially the scenes of the car repairing itself – make Christine a standout and memorable horror film from the 1980s, and its effects still look great today.

Where to Stream Christine After It Leaves Netflix?

If you’re a fan of horror movies, now’s the time to watch Christine on Netflix. It’s a classic from 1983, but it’s leaving the platform on March 1st, and it’s unknown if it will be available on another streaming service. If you miss it on Netflix, you can still rent or buy it online.

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2026-02-20 01:40