Maximum Overdrive (1986)
About this episode
The episode reviews 'Maximum Overdrive' and discusses its production issues, cultural impact, and connections to other films.
Aliens possess the world's machines, sending a convoy of trucks to terrorize a band of gas station dumb dumbs. With music by AC/DC and direction by Stephen King, what could go wrong? Well... don't drink and drive, folks. We're getting under the hood to assess this 80s highway to hell: behind-the-scenes turmoil, lost eyes, substance abuse, and even George Romero's rumored shadow direction. Plus, why Evil Dead II owes its existence to the film, King's work & legacy, and more Simpson's references than you'd expect. Now get in - we're putting this baby into maximum overdrive! (Whatever that means!) Thank you all for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju , leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or enter the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for Children of the Corn (1984) with Naomi Osborn! TRAILERS AND CLIPS Maximum Overdrive (1986), Christine (1983), Duel (1971), Trucks (1997), The Simpsons, "Treehouse of Horror V" (1994) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS Substack Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine Plays by Vincent S. Hannam Zack Linder & the Zack Pack…
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