The Car
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Movie Reviews of The Car
Movie Review: ENJOYABLE
Summary: 5 Stars
I LIKED THIS MOVIE AND GOT A FEW JUMPS JUST THINK AN EVIL CAR RUNNING AROUND.Movie Review: the car
Summary: 5 Stars
great movie! saw it when I was a kid in the 70's, scared me back then.Movie Review: Never thought a blaring air-horn could conjure such memories...
Summary: 4 Stars
What can I say? In my perusal of horror flicks here on Amazon, I happened across this particular little bit of cinema and was taken aback: My subconscious childhood memories stirred with recognition of a black, evil-looking car and James Brolin on a motorcycle. Was this really the same movie?
Of COURSE it was...and I was delighted to see it on disc...I ordered it immediately (expedited shipping, of course) and gleefully watched it as soon as it arrived.
THE CAR and DOGS, running their courses through late-night double features throughout my childhood, are largely responsible for my love of horror films. It's in several ways what you expect from a low-budget, 70's horror film, but this one in particular had a little extra panache, some undefinable trait that makes you (or, upon viewing as an adult, made ME) recall it when you're driving alone on some deserted stretch of highway.
I believe this movie is very underrated, and that belief is strengthened by the following that it has. The acting is solid, with a good cast of known (or at least up and coming at the time) performers, the cinematography is excellent (I do agree with another reviewer: SEE IT IN WIDESCREEN), the music lends just the right amount of atmosphere without overpowering, and the overall feel of the film is just...well, it's spooky.
You can't beat the combination of an unexplained predator terrorizing a small, isolated town where the local law must circle the wagons and deal with it...especially when the predator is supernatural in origin, and the script cleverly weaves religious undertones into it's mystique, as well as a goodly amount of characterization for those challenged to combat the evil...all excellently acted and played out for us in a different but very relatable version of good vs. evil.
Whereas it may not be on anyone's top 50 greatest horror film list, I would highly recommend THE CAR to anyone who wants to have fun watching a movie, enjoy a good story, and have that little creepy feeling at the back of their neck.
Movie Review: The DEVIL CAR returns!!! Satan's Tricked-out Sedan!
Summary: 4 Stars
The late-night classic from the 70's returns. Out on the rural highways and byways speeds Satan's evil sedan running down the unwary, no matter how righteous. This beautiful "B" horror film, wheeled in with the wave of "Devil movies," including the Exorcist, in the 70's. But the twist here is that a driver-less CAR is doing Satan's bidding! There's also some strange parallels to a certain shark movie released the same year. There's loads of shots of the CAR prowling the desert roads, sweet "point of view" shots from the evil vehicle's interior, and the glorious "HORN FROM HELL" literally scaring the be-jesuz' out of those motoring-mortals. The music is a little dated, as is the production value, but the premise is so classic, it is worth owning, especially to shake-up a horror movie marathon or a "when cars attack" themed evening.
Classic moments include the CAR struggling unable to cross onto "hallowed ground" to get it's victims and the ultimate fate of the Satan's ride.
Futurama satirises "The Car" and "The Howling" in an episode called "The Honking." The made-for-TV Herbie remake with Bruce Campbell has a "Car" homage with an evil VW beetle made by Nazis.
Movie Review: Still Great To Watch After All These Years
Summary: 4 Stars
I hadnt seen The Car for years but it had always stuck in the back of my mind along with Duel and The Shootist. These 3 movies have always been my sentimental favourites. The Car while not being a perfect movie is still great viewing if you can accept and over look it's small flaws, for example in some chase scenes the picture is speed up to give a greater feel of speed but it's just plain distracting and unnecessary and also a bit of silly dialog at the cemetary scene 'What can we do for you sweet thing!'. But all in all there is some great production value's including some of the camera angles (you can only see the cars tyres for the first few scenes of the movie- AWESOME)and the great music score both of which add to intensity and feel of this terrific little movie. While not produced quite as well as Duel it moves along at smarter pace maintaining interest the entire film. For a 31 year old film it is still a decent late nights entertainment(This movie always played on tv late at night) If you liked movies like Duel, Christine or even Jaws you should love this. A Real Gem