Review of Maximum Overdrive (1986) by Ralph R — 01 Nov 2007

One of my favorite horror flicks of all time. When the coke machine dominates, it just pure movie magic.

This review of Maximum Overdrive (1986) was written by Ralph R on 01 Nov 2007.

Maximum Overdrive has generally received mixed reviews.

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