The Car (1977)

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A murderous car wreaks havoc on a small Western town in this thriller that has gone on to achieve a small degree of cult status in spite of its own silliness. After a pair of bikers and a horn-playing hitchhiker are viciously mowed down, local police realize they have a motoring maniac on their hands. In a show of boldness, the mysterious black automobile kills the sheriff (John Marley) on the town's main street, leaving the post to officer Wade Parent (James Brolin). A supernatural element enters the picture when the car motors through a parade practice, but refuses to enter the hallowed ground of a cemetery. The cops chase the car through the desert, but it takes out several squad cars and disappears after injuring Wade. Things take a personal turn when the car eliminates Wade's girlfriend Lauren (Kathleen Lloyd) in a shocking sequence. Gathering his remaining officers, Wade concocts a plan to stop the horsepower-laden psychopath. ~ Patrick Legare, All Movie Guide

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

97 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Elliot Silverstein

Writer(s):

Lane Slate, Dennis Shryack, Michael Butler

Producer(s):

Elliot Silverstein, Peter Saphier, Marvin Birdt

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Questionable for Children)

Categories:

Mystery & Suspense, Horror

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