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Renee S @The_Car_1977 Feb 7 I honestly loved The Car (1977) way more than I expected to. The idea of a mysterious black car with no driver going around terrorizing a desert town is simple, but it works incredibly well. From the first time the car shows up, it feels evil, and that low engine sound makes it even creepier. Every time it appears, you know something bad is about to happen. See more Amy C @Amyc1971 Feb 2 Basic solid horror film. The analog world was far more dangerous, with people out of immediate contact with each other in dire situations. No one can help if you can't reach them!! See more Max M. @Househuntermax Jan 12 I don’t care what other reviews say. This is one of my favorite movies of all time! Used to scare the bleep out of me when I was a kid. I still watch it about once a year. If you haven’t seen it, you need to watch it now. See more Darek K @Meoo76 Dec 14 Well well. What evil force drives the car? In my opinion movie is great. It is kind of Jaws rip-off but not that much i enjoyed that movie! I recommend this film so much. See more DanTheMan 2 @DanTheMan2150AD Oct 18 Satan takes the wheel. Although it may be cruising off the coattails of Jaws, The Car excels at making a vehicle as menacing as any psychopath or killer shark, swapping the Ocean for the Utah desert, and the Shark for a possibly demonic Lincoln Continental Mark III. Although frequently seen as a generic copycat, it represents an excellent high-budget venture into existentialist horror, honouring the tradition of genuine suspense by hinting at more than it shows, and inferring more than it explains. Director Elliot Silverstein maintains a slick and streamlined style, mirroring the car itself, transforming the desert landscape into a powerful mythic backdrop for a fierce clash between good and an inexplicable yet clearly unyielding evil. But where this film succeeds the most is in its sound design, the desert ambience combined with every roar of the engine and blaring of the horn is used to an absolutely chilling effect. This, combined with some great acting from its cast of great characters and quirky dialogue, means the film keeps up a gripping pace for its entire runtime, especially when underscored by a legitimately unnerving Leonard Rosenman score. Despite some absurdities, The Car is practical enough within its limitations, delivering thrills and chills even if it does occasionally hit the brakes whenever its monolithic villain isn't onscreen. See more John K @RT76531593 Oct 1 Truly well done. I'm surprised it got such negative reviews. Acting is good, the character actors are well chosen for their roles, and the Car is definitely intimidating. And a good musical score. About equivalent to Duel. Don't pay any attention to Kehr's snarky review he doesn't like anything. See more Read all reviews

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