"Maximum Overdrive" is a 1986 movie with an impressive cast; Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Yeardley Smith, and more faces you will recognize.
This technology-goes-awry theme is played out nicely. Like most movies, it sets up the characters who will be trapped together--a nice mix that doesn't mix nicely (think of "The Mist" or "Langoliers").
Stephen King actually directed this one himself. I understand as a writer that desire. I would love to direct a movie made from
"Zombie Housewives of the Apocalypse" because as I worked on it, I saw how it would play out; however, someone without technical know-how about cameras and editing, this can be rough. Still, the premise of this movie makes it totally rock. We all wonder what would happen if technology went after us and nowadays with out technology being much more advanced than 25 years ago, it would be fun to see this redone and I normally am not into remakes--but definitely worth it in this case because the original movie was not a beautifully done one and an update would make it oh so creepy!
I would like to thank Mr. King for the usage of the AC/DC tune "Who Made Who." You know how pretty women and puppies sell on commercials? Well, movies just have more impact with a kicking soundtrack! If you enjoyed "Joy Ride," "Duel," "Tremors," or "Hitcher," you will enjoy this one. It's just a fun watch!
I would like to thank Mr. King for the usage of the AC/DC tune "Who Made Who." You know how pretty women and puppies sell on commercials? Well, movies just have more impact with a kicking soundtrack! If you enjoyed "Joy Ride," "Duel," "Tremors," or "Hitcher," you will enjoy this one. It's just a fun watch!
