"148 people live in the township of Paris and every one of them is a murderer."10 October 1974Horror, Comedy91 mins
After surviving a car accident, a young man finds himself trapped in the isolated town of Paris, where the local economy depends on deliberately causing crashes and salvaging the wreckage. As he becomes entangled in the town’s routines, tensions between its residents and a rebellious group of youths begin to surface.
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Original theatrical trailer for Australian director Peter Weir's first feature length film.
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Due to a request we have a rather interesting bit of social commentary as a horror film. Something strange happens to people passing through the town of Paris.
The Cars That Ate Paris 1974
The small town of Paris Australia deliberately causes car accidents then sells/salvages all valuables from the wrecks as a means of economy.
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The New Line Cinema edit of Peter Weir's The Cars that Ate Paris. The main character has been re-dubbed with a terrible "Brooklyn" accent many scenes have ...
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The Cars That Ate Paris 1974 Closing.
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