Rubber

In an arid California desert, a group of people gathers to watch a peculiar 'film'. Sheriff Chad points out the randomness of life and cinema, setting the tone for the film which is meant to celebrate the absurdity of existence.

In the late 1990s, a tire named Robert inexplicably comes to life in the desert. Initially, it struggles to learn basic movements but soon progresses to crushing objects around it, showcasing its newfound powers.

After mastering rolling, Robert encounters a series of objects including a plastic water bottle, a scorpion, and an impermeable glass bottle. Ultimately, it uses its telekinetic abilities to shatter the glass bottle, displaying its developing capabilities.

Robert encounters a woman driving by and tries to exert his powers on her vehicle. However, his attempts only result in her car stalling momentarily when a truck accidentally runs over him, disrupting the connection.

After the truck incident, Robert continues his spree of chaos by exploding a pied crow. He then confronts the truck driver, using his powers to blow up the man's head in a demonstration of his lethal new skills.

In a nearby desert town, Robert finds the woman from earlier at a motel. After observing her through an open door, he eventually enters her room, where he is discovered by the motel maid and reacts by killing her.

Sheriff Chad arrives at the motel to investigate the recent murders connected to Robert. His unique role as both narrator and participant adds a surreal layer to the chaotic events unfolding around him.

The accountant attempts to end the 'film' early by poisoning the audience with a turkey. However, one audience member in a wheelchair refrains from eating, surviving the plot while chaos unfolds around them.

After witnessing Robert's killings, Chad mobilizes the police in pursuit of the rampaging tire. Tensions rise as they hunt for Robert, unaware of the impending chaos that lies ahead.

While evading capture, Robert comes across a group burning tires. The film fast-forwards three days, revealing the aftermath of a series of murders attributed to the tire's rampage through the town.

Chad attempts to destroy Robert by rigging a mannequin with dynamite, hoping to lure Robert into a fatal trap. However, when Robert complies and explodes the mannequin, the dynamite fails to detonate, leading to Chad’s frustration.

In a moment of desperation, Chad decides to confront Robert directly, using a shotgun to kill the tire. He then gives the defeated tire to the surviving man in a wheelchair, setting off a new chain of bizarre events.

As the man in a wheelchair receives the tire, a tricycle emerges from the house and unexpectedly kills him. This shocking twist adds to the movie’s surreal nature, shifting focus away from Robert’s chaos.

As the film culminates, the tricycle rolls down the road, initiating a march of other tires behind it. This surreal procession leads them all the way to Hollywood, closing the bizarre narrative of life and cinema.