In the desert landscape of the
American Southwest, a mysterious black rubber tire inexplicably gains sentience and begins to wreak havoc on the surrounding environment. The tire, dubbed 'Robert,' is the protagonist of 'Rubber,' a surreal and darkly comedic tale of destruction and chaos.As Robert roams the desert, he develops a fascination with a young woman named Carmen, who is trapped in a state of catatonia in her car, parked by the side of the road. Robert's obsession with Carmen drives him to destroy everything in his path, including a group of bikers who stumble upon him. The bikers, led by a
charismatic leader named Pat, are initially amused by Robert's antics but soon become his victims.Meanwhile, a sheriff named Hart, who is tasked with capturing Robert, is on the hunt for the tire. However, Hart's efforts are hindered by his own ineptitude and the seemingly supernatural abilities of the tire. As the body count rises, Hart becomes increasingly desperate to stop Robert, but his efforts only serve to prolong the tire's rampage.As the story unfolds, Robert's powers grow stronger, and he becomes more and more unpredictable. He destroys a nuclear missile, a car crash, and even a group of people who are trying to escape from him. Through it all, Robert remains fixated on Carmen, who is the only one who seems to be immune to his powers.The film's climax features a showdown between Robert and Hart, who has finally managed to corner the tire. However, just as Hart thinks he has the upper hand, Robert unleashes a devastating blast of energy that obliterates the sheriff and everything around him. In the end, Robert is left alone with Carmen, who finally awakens from her catatonic state. The film ends with a sense of ambiguity, as it is unclear whether Robert's destruction is a manifestation of his love for Carmen or simply a product of his twisted desire for chaos.