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Review of Maximum Overdrive (1986) by Justin D — 29 Dec 2007

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So campy and so fucking great! Don't like it? Get a damn sense of humor!

This review of Maximum Overdrive (1986) was written by Justin D on 29 Dec 2007.

Maximum Overdrive has generally received mixed reviews.

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