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The Car

PG19771h 36mElliot Silverstein
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 32% · Metacritic 21
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"Is it a phantom, a demon, or the devil himself?"

The Utah community of Santa Ynez is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down. After the car kills off the town sheriff, Captain Wade Parent is determined to stop the murderous driver.

HorrorActionThrillerMysteryFantasy
Small TownSupernaturalDesertFrightened

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Car (1977) about?

The Utah community of Santa Ynez is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down. After the car kills off the town sheriff, Captain Wade Parent is determined to stop the murderous driver.

Who stars in The Car?

The Car stars James Brolin (Wade Parent), Kathleen Lloyd (Lauren Humphries), John Marley (Everett), R.G. Armstrong (Amos Clements), John Rubinstein (John Norris). The film was directed by Elliot Silverstein.

How long is The Car?

The Car has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated PG.

Is The Car worth watching?

The Car holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 32. Fans of Horror, Action, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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