Horror Films Featuring Cursed Machines

Description: While not strictly about a cursed machine, this dystopian film features cars designed for a deadly race where points are scored by running over pedestrians. It's a twisted take on the concept of machines being used for evil.

Fact: The film was inspired by a short story by Ib Melchior titled "The Racer."

Description: A mysterious, black, driverless Lincoln Continental terrorizes a small town, seemingly possessed by an evil force. This film captures the essence of a cursed machine with its relentless pursuit of victims.

Fact: The car in the movie was a custom-built vehicle, designed to look menacing with its sleek, black finish and no visible driver.

Description: A classic tale of a possessed car, Christine is a 1958 Plymouth Fury that develops a deadly obsession with its owner, Arnie Cunningham. This film showcases the horror of a machine with a mind of its own, making it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film was directed by John Carpenter, known for his work in horror. The car used in the movie was actually a 1957 Plymouth Fury, not a 1958, due to the rarity of the latter.

Description: In this Stephen King adaptation, machines come to life after Earth passes through the tail of a comet, leading to a world where trucks, vending machines, and even lawnmowers turn against humanity. It's a wild ride into the terror of technology gone rogue.

Fact: This is the only film Stephen King has directed, and he has since disowned it, calling it a "moron movie."

Description: A mysterious car appears in a small town, driven by a ghostly figure seeking revenge. While not strictly cursed, the car's supernatural abilities and its mission make it a compelling addition to this list.

Fact: The film features a Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor, a car designed specifically for the movie.

Description: Based on a Stephen King short story, this film features a laundry machine that becomes possessed by a demon, turning it into a deadly trap for its victims. It's a terrifying look at how everyday machinery can become a source of horror.

Fact: The film was directed by Tobe Hooper, famous for "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre."

Description: This silent film tells the story of a ghostly carriage that appears to collect the souls of the dead. While not a machine in the modern sense, its eerie presence and supernatural elements fit the theme of cursed vehicles.

Fact: It's one of the earliest examples of horror cinema and was directed by Victor Sjöström, who also stars in the film.

Description: A construction crew on an island encounters a bulldozer possessed by an alien entity, leading to a battle for survival. This film perfectly encapsulates the horror of a machine with a malevolent will.

Fact: The movie was based on a novella by Theodore Sturgeon, and the bulldozer was operated by a stunt driver hidden inside the machine.

Description: Although not about a cursed machine per se, the film involves a terrifying hitchhiker who uses cars in his deadly game of cat and mouse. The car becomes an integral part of the horror.

Fact: The film was remade in 2007 with Sean Bean playing the role of the hitchhiker.

Description: While primarily a sci-fi horror about an alien invasion, the film features cars that become possessed by the alien entities, turning them into deadly weapons. It's a modern twist on the theme of cursed machines.

Fact: The film was shot in Moscow, Russia, and features a unique visual style for the alien presence.