Review of Maximum Overdrive (1986) by Shawn W — 06 Aug 2010

Love the scene where the pop machine starts spitting out cans at people. One of Stephen King's best screenplays.

This review of Maximum Overdrive (1986) was written by Shawn W on 06 Aug 2010.

Maximum Overdrive has generally received mixed reviews.

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