Fantasy Films with Car Crashes

Description: This Disney classic features Herbie, a sentient Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, leading to some fantastical car chases and crashes. It's not just about the crashes; it's about the magic of a car that can think and act on its own.

Fact: Herbie was so popular that he starred in several sequels and even had a TV series. The car used in the film was a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle.

Description: In a dystopian future, drivers score points by running over pedestrians in a cross-country race. The film's blend of dark humor, fantasy elements, and car crashes makes it a unique entry in this list.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a satire on the American obsession with violence and automobiles. It inspired a video game and several remakes.

Description: A mysterious, driverless black Lincoln Continental Mark III terrorizes a small town, leading to a series of supernatural car chases and crashes. This film blends horror with the fantasy of an evil car.

Fact: The car was custom-built for the film, with no driver's seat or steering wheel. It was powered by a 460 cubic inch Ford engine.

Description: Based on Stephen King's novel, this film tells the story of a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine, which not only repairs itself but also goes on a killing spree, including some spectacular car crashes.

Fact: The film used 24 different cars to portray Christine, with some being destroyed in the process. John Carpenter, the director, was a fan of the novel and wanted to capture its eerie atmosphere.

Description: A mysterious, supernatural car driven by a ghostly figure seeks revenge on a gang of street racers, leading to some of the most memorable car chase scenes in fantasy cinema.

Fact: The Wraith's car, a Dodge M4S, was a custom-built vehicle designed specifically for the film. It was later sold at auction.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, the film includes a supernatural element with the man-eating lions, and a dramatic train crash scene adds to the list's theme.

Fact: The film was inspired by real events, but the train crash was added for dramatic effect.

Description: This sequel to the sci-fi classic features an epic highway chase scene where vehicles defy physics, showcasing a blend of fantasy and high-speed action.

Fact: The freeway chase was filmed on a specially constructed set, one of the largest ever built for a film.

Description: While primarily a superhero film, it includes a pivotal scene where the Joker orchestrates a series of car crashes to create chaos in Gotham, blending fantasy with real-world consequences.

Fact: The film's truck flip scene was done in one take, using a real semi-truck, which was flipped using a cannon.

Description: This action-comedy features a superhero duo using a tricked-out car to fight crime, leading to some fantastical car chases and crashes.

Fact: The Black Beauty, the Green Hornet's car, was a modified Chrysler Imperial Crown, equipped with various gadgets for the film.

Description: This silent Swedish film features a supernatural carriage that collects the souls of the dead. While not a car, its eerie journey through the night has a similar impact to modern car crash fantasies.

Fact: It was one of the first films to use double exposure to create ghostly effects, a technique that was groundbreaking at the time.