“Christine” is a horror movie about an evil car, but the film could also be read as a parable about our deadly obsession with motor vehicles. By Jessica McKenzie  The title character of Christine, the 1983 film by John Carpenter based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, is an evil car—specifically a red 1958 Plymouth Fury. Christine is possessive, vindictive, and violent—murdering, or trying to, anyone who insults or injures her. After teen nerd Arnie lovingly restores the vintage automobile to her former glory, his infatuation with his four-wheeled companion threatens his relationships with his family, his best friend … Continue reading How ‘Big Car’ poses an existential threat to humanity