Review of Maximum Overdrive (1986) by Cari E — 11 May 2008

One of the few Stephen King movies I like. Not as scarey as most horror movies. So not scarey I wouldn't classify it as horror..lol.

This review of Maximum Overdrive (1986) was written by Cari E on 11 May 2008.

Maximum Overdrive has generally received mixed reviews.

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