The Cars That Ate Paris
dir. Peter Weir · 1974
Plot
A small town in rural Australia (Paris) makes its living by causing car accidents and salvaging any valuables from the wrecks. Into this town come brothers Arthur and George. George is killed when the Parisians cause their car to crash, but Arthur survives and is brought into the community as an orderly at the hospital. But Paris is not problem free. Not only do the Parisians have to be careful of outsiders (such as insurance investigators), but they also have to cope with the young people of the town who are dissatisfied with the status quo.
Why watch
Arthur arrives in the small town of Paris, Australia, only to find that the locals thrive on orchestrating car accidents for profit. As he becomes embroiled in their bizarre community, the absurdity of their actions reveals a darkly comedic undercurrent. Watching this film is like stepping into a fever dream where the line between humor and horror blurs, leaving you both amused and unsettled.