Dennis Guilder (played by John Stockwell) is a protagonist in Christine.
Arnie's loyal best friend who initially protects him from bullies and later warns him about the car's dark history. After sustaining a career-ending injury from the car's influence, he teams up with Leigh to defeat the vehicle using a bulldozer, successfully destroying it and saving Arnie's friends. Leigh Cabot (played by Alexandra Paul) appears in Christine.
A new student who becomes Arnie's girlfriend despite rejecting other admirers. She grows jealous of his obsession with the car and narrowly survives when the vehicle traps her and nearly chokes her. Later, she allies with Dennis to destroy the possessed automobile. Will Darnell (played by Robert Prosky) appears in Christine.
A gruff local garage owner who provides Arnie with a part-time job and supplies for restoring the car. After the vehicle is vandalized, it exacts revenge by crushing him to death against the steering wheel while it repairs itself. George LeBay (played by Roberts Blossom) appears in Christine.
The brother of the original owner who sells the dilapidated car to Arnie. He warns Dennis about the vehicle's curse, revealing that his brother, sister-in-law, and a five-year-old niece all died or committed suicide in it. Buddy Repperton (played by William Ostrander) appears in Christine.
A classmate who bullies Arnie and is expelled for carrying a switchblade. He leads a gang that vandalizes the car, prompting the vehicle to systematically kill him and his friends over two evenings while also destroying a gas station.
Christine (1983) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Dennis Guilder
(played by John Stockwell) — protagonist
Arnie's loyal best friend who initially protects him from bullies and later warns him about the car's dark history. After sustaining a career-ending injury from the car's influence, he teams up with L...
Leigh Cabot
(played by Alexandra Paul) — supporting
A new student who becomes Arnie's girlfriend despite rejecting other admirers. She grows jealous of his obsession with the car and narrowly survives when the vehicle traps her and nearly chokes her. L...
Will Darnell
(played by Robert Prosky) — supporting
A gruff local garage owner who provides Arnie with a part-time job and supplies for restoring the car. After the vehicle is vandalized, it exacts revenge by crushing him to death against the steering...
George LeBay
(played by Roberts Blossom) — supporting
The brother of the original owner who sells the dilapidated car to Arnie. He warns Dennis about the vehicle's curse, revealing that his brother, sister-in-law, and a five-year-old niece all died or co...
Buddy Repperton
(played by William Ostrander) — supporting
A classmate who bullies Arnie and is expelled for carrying a switchblade. He leads a gang that vandalizes the car, prompting the vehicle to systematically kill him and his friends over two evenings wh...
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Will Darnell → Leigh Cabot
(Social Location Connection)
Leigh goes with Dennis to Darnell's garage as part of their plan to destroy Christine.
Will Darnell → Dennis Guilder
(Social Location Connection)
Dennis later joins Leigh at Darnell's garage to lure Christine into a final confrontation.
George LeBay → Dennis Guilder
(Narrative Informant)
Dennis confronts George LeBay, who discloses Christine's history and the deaths and suicides associated with the car.
Dennis Guilder → Leigh Cabot
(Alliance Ally)
Dennis and Leigh conclude that Christine is responsible for Arnie's downward spiral and plan together to destroy the car.
Buddy Repperton → Will Darnell
(Conflict Vandalism Target)
Buddy and his gang sneak into Darnell's garage and vandalize Christine while Arnie is away.
Dennis Guilder → Buddy Repperton
(Conflict Adversary)
Dennis intervenes when Buddy and his gang bully Arnie at school, leading to Buddy being sent to the principal's office and expelled.
Story Analysis
A possessive automobile reshapes a young man's life until friendship and courage are required to destroy it.
