The Car (1977)

6.2PG96 minDirector: Elliot Silverstein

1977 film by Elliot Silverstein

The Car is a 1977 American supernatural horror film directed by Elliot Silverstein and written by Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack and Lane Slate. The film stars James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley and Ronny Cox, along with real-life sisters Kim and Kyle Richards (as Brolin's daughters). It tells the story of a black unmanned self-driving mysterious car that goes on a murderous rampage, terrorizing the residents of a small town.

The film was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. A spinoff sequel, The Car: Road to Revenge, was released on January 8, 2019, with Ronny Cox returning in the series.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Car about?
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Is The Car based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Car scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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