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The Car

1977 · 1h 36m · Action, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller · United States of America · Rated PG (US)

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.

Directed by

Elliot Silverstein

Written by

Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, Lane Slate

Story by

Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack

Starring

James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley, R.G. Armstrong

6.3Smart score

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