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 Maximum Overdrive DVD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE is a loud, crude, big budget film with lots of opportunities for sound field activity, most of which Anchor Bay's DD 5.1 takes advantage.
MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE thrives on huge explosions and rumbling of mammoth trucks, but barely a trickle of bass emanates from the soundfield.
MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE is a failure as a horror film, while it still delivers the goofy and gory delights.
www.dvdcult.com /rev_Maximum.htm   (1549 words)

  
 Classic-Horror Review of Maximum Overdrive (1986)
Maximum Overdrive is best enjoyed on television with the benefit of commercial breaks, editing for time and content and hosted by Joe Bob Briggs; the shorter and easier to swallow, the better with this one.
But… it’s horrible in a Roger Corman drive-in way that we all know if viewed under the right conditions (accompanied by a few tall boys for instance), can be a hoot.
Stephen King based the screenplay for Maximum Overdrive on his short story "Trucks." His first and last time as director, King unfortunately misses even the mark he set for himself.
classic-horror.com /reviews/maximumoverdrive.shtml   (1011 words)

  
 MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE
MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE does have its faults for example, the final third drags a bit - but there is still so much fun to be had, and King really seems to enjoy himself.
MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE look so good; this is a first class print and a first class transfer.
MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE Anchor Bay continues to lives up to its current reputation as a classy outfit the equivalent of a Criterion Collection for B-movie enthusiasts.
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 Horrordvds.com - Maximum Overdrive DVD review
Maximum Overdrive is the first, and still ONLY movie that Stephen King has ever directed.
I even love many of his film adaptations, but Maximum Overdrive is definitely one of the worst.
Maximum Overdrive is presented in an anamorphic widescreen transfer in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio.
www.horrordvds.com /reviews/a-m/mo   (902 words)

  
 Maximum Overdrive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maximum Overdrive is King's first and only directorial effort.
Maximum Overdrive concerns the apocalyptic mayhem that ensues when radiation from a closely passing comet causes the machines of Earth to become sentient, self-aware and homicidal.
Most iconic among Maximum Overdrive's trucks is a fl 1978 White Western Star with the Green Goblin face mounted on the front, hauling Happy Toyz Co. toys (Happy Toyz Co. is a fictional company).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maximum_Overdrive   (372 words)

  
 Monstervision Host Segments for Maximum Overdrive
I'm Joe Bob Briggs, and it's time for "Maximum Overdrive," considered by most critics to be the WORST Stephen King movie ever made.
Or whatever you call it they were doing--I guess it's not dating if the guy is married to somebody else--anyway, when they first started rootin around, the newspapers would report on her as a "mysterious actress." Now we have evidence that she had indeed emoted on film.
"Maximum Overdrive." And while he was making "Maximum Overdrive," he was already getting ready to write, direct and star in "Wisdom." We're talking one of the hottest actors in the world at this point, and he's doing dialogue with motor vehicles.
www.angelfire.com /mn/nn/Maximum.html   (2899 words)

  
 Scifilm -- Reviews, MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE (1986)
MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE suffers from an episodic lack of story, focus, and character.
The movie was trimmed to avoid an X rating for gore, so a wound pops up out of nowhere in one attack scene and the fate of another character appears undetermined.
MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE is a complete and utter misfire, albeit one that is highly entertaining for fans of such things.
www.scifilm.org /reviews2/maxoverdrive.html   (299 words)

  
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OverDrive Inc., a digital book vendor to libraries has announced an audio book service for libraries that is intended to ensure that popular audio titles will always be available for download.
"Maximum Access" is a new program that is the result of an agreement between OverDrive Digital Library Reserve and Blackstone Audiobooks, an audio book publishers with over 2,500 spoken word titles.
OverDrive Audio Books are providing library patrons, business travelers, students, and readers immediate access to a catalog of download audio books.
www.econtentmag.com /Articles/ArticleReader.aspx?ArticleID=7552   (270 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Maximum Overdrive: DVD: Stephen King,Barry Bell,John Brasington,Jack Canon,Giancarlo Esposito,Frankie R. ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Writer-director Stephen King falls short in his debut at the helm with Maximum Overdrive, an absurd tale about a radiation storm that somehow animates machines across the world, causing them to turn on their makers.
The film focuses on a group of survivors held captive at the Dixie Boy Diner by a group of bad-tempered semis.
Maximum Overdrive's only distinction is that it is, without question, one of the worst films released in the '80s.
www.amazon.ca /Maximum-Overdrive-Stephen-King/dp/B0002B161E   (367 words)

  
 Overdrive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Overdrive (mechanics), a part of automobile transmissions aimed at increasing fuel efficiency
Overdrive (music), the practice of forcing output of a guitar amplifier past maximum, resulting in distortion
Maximum Overdrive, a 1986 horror film based on a novel by Stephen King
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Overdrive   (324 words)

  
 Maximum Overdrive Movie -The 80s Rewind «
Don't forget that Maximum Overdrive is now available to order on Widescreen DVD using our special 80s search device...
Filmed on location in Wilmington, NC Opposing views as to whether or not the truck stop used in the movie was an operating one; one story says it was a real truck stop, while another states that it was a set, but so realistic that many truckers tried to stop there.
Maximum Overdrive and all movie images are ©1986 De Laurentiis Entertainment.
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 DVD Review - Quick Peeks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
At the outset of ’Maximum Overdrive’, we are told that the Earth is passing through the tail of a comet.
’Maximum Overdrive’ walks a fine line between horror (with very gruesome deaths, which were actually cut for an R-rating) and camp (with the aforementioned circling trucks) and never seems to make up its mind about where it’s going.
While many consider ’Maximum Overdrive’ to be a turkey, Anchor Bay isn’t treating it as such.
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 Maximum Overdrive
Maximum Overdrive was the first film Stephen King ever directed and to date it’s the last one too.
When originally released it was a box-office bomb and critics everywhere bashed the film calling it one of the worst excuses for a horror movie.
Don’t expect much and you might enjoy some of Maximum Overdrive.
www.dvdmaniacs.net /Reviews/M-P/maximum_overdrive.html   (576 words)

  
 Motherfucking Masterpieces: Maximum Overdrive
Strange, because although it tends to be a horror film that people are aware of, it’s not one that they think of when they think of horror films in general.
Nowadays, I appreciate Maximum Overdrive with the same regard my parent’s must’ve had when they watched it for the first time. It’s good downright campy shit for the whole family.
King’s ability to turn innocent everyday items into thrashing death machines is well in place as an ice cream truck seems to be playing look-out for any straggling humans in the neighborhood, its comforting little jingle playing harmlessly in the background.  As it nears, the sight of blood on the corner keeps us in check.
www.acidlogic.com /mm_max_overdrive.htm   (1136 words)

  
 Overdrive - Moviefone
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 MAXIMUM ASPHALT OVERDRIVE®
A long-lasting, easy-stir latex driveway sealer formulated with fillers to provide maximum protection for driveway surfaces.
Helps seal and protect driveways against the adverse effects of harsh weather conditions, oil and gas stains, and daily wear-and-tear by sealing minor cracks and surface imperfections.
Maximum Asphalt Overdrive Product Data Sheet (134.22 KB)
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 2 Unlimited - Maximum Overdrive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
We gonna overdrive ya to the maximum, now I show you our trip's just begun.
Rough and tough with your hands on the steering wheel, the will is strong the heart as steel.
Feel the force of the main source the power is strong with the strength of a horse the ultimate ride that makes you to the overdrive, remember this: only the strong survive.
members.tripod.com /trumpetman007/lyrics/2unlim_6.htm   (146 words)

  
 Maximum Overdrive - DVD - Title M Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Of course, a few stand out from the crowd as being the exceptions which prove the rule, but for the most part, and especially when you think of his short stories, Hollywood has made some real howlers out of undeniably excellent source material.
Perhaps it was the recognition of this which lead Stephen King to direct Maximum Overdrive himself, perhaps he just fancied a stint behind the camera - who knows - but sadly the result is no different either way.
Maximum Overdrive : A DIFFERENT IDEA FROM KING
www.dooyoo.co.uk /dvd-title-m/maximum-overdrive   (225 words)

  
 Maximum Overdrive Movie Blooper : Mark McGuire - Watch out!
Maximum Overdrive Movie Blooper : Mark McGuire - Watch out!
Maximum Overdrive may have Easter Eggs on our companion site Eeggs.com.
In the first scene at the station, two hicks are discussing "Mickie Mantelo" and his home run career, and one is boasting how "Mantelo" hit one almost 250 feet.
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 DVD.net : Maximum Overdrive - DVD Review
Maximum Overdrive unfortunately fits into the latter category.
Basically, if you treat this as a comedy and make fun of the ridiculousness of it all as you watch and not as a horror film, then you should enjoy it.
I did see a good quote the other day that suits this film well, "Maximum Overdrive, minimum terror!"...
www.dvd.net.au /review.cgi?review_id=2039   (988 words)

  
 Maximum Overdrive VHS
While the end result doesn't live up to that boast, this sci-fi/horror tale isn't as awful as it's been described.
Maximum Overdrive is not the greatest horror film to the average movie critic.
The film has terrific material to work with, but it is static and very poorly executed.
www.tvcrazy.net /6304113404/Maximum_Overdrive.html   (508 words)

  
 KNAC.COM - Reviews - Streetwalkin' Cheetahs Maximum Overdrive
Maximum Overdrive continues the road rage put to record initially drawn upon with ‘97s “Overdrive,” and features 18 blazing tracks of adreno-rock classics to pump your blood and burn your bike tires to!
In addition to “Overdrive,” the new record’s filled with outtakes, rare cuts and cool uncloaked collaborations with former scenesters like Radio Birdman’s guitarist Deniz Tek on the opening “Do The Pop” and “More Fun,” plus Cherie Currie of The Runaways for the age old “Cherry Bomb.”
Maximum Overdrive builds on the original and goes heavy on the additives to rope in plenty o’ screaming ‘Cheetahs fans while amping up the hard rocker rebel in general from dead generation, glam and gutter, to modern day wind-aided glory on the street punk level or Scandinavian scale.
knac.com /article.asp?ArticleID=2873   (257 words)

  
 NASCAR Racers: Maximum Overdrive
Currently, there are not enough Tomatometer critic reviews for NASCAR Racers: Maximum Overdrive to receive a rating.
• NASCAR Racers: Maximum Overdrive at Rotten Tomatoes
Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, and Jennifer Hudson headline the film adaptation of the Broadway musical about the backstage drama within a world-famous girl group.
www.rottentomatoes.com /m/nascar_racers_maximum_overdrive   (326 words)

  
 Maximum Overdrive by The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs at Audio Lunchbox
Maximum Overdrive by The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs at Audio Lunchbox
2: Maximum Overdrive - Cherry Bomb (with Cherie Currie)
Audio Lunchbox / Rock / The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs / Maximum Overdrive
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 Amazon.com: Maximum Overdrive: Video: Barry Bell,John Brasington,R. Pickett Bugg,Jack Canon,Giancarlo Esposito,Emilio ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Amazon.com: Maximum Overdrive: Video: Barry Bell,John Brasington,R. Pickett Bugg,Jack Canon,Giancarlo Esposito,Emilio Estevez,Frankie Faison,J. Don Ferguson,Robert Gooden,Holter Graham,Laura Harrington,Pat Hingle,Ellen McElduff,Pat Miller (II),Christopher Murney,J.C. Quinn,Leon Rippy,John Short,Yeardley Smith
This item is not eligible for Amazon Prime, but over a million other items are.
3 from the Mind of Stephen King (Children of the Corn / Creepshow 2 / Maximum Overdrive)
www.amazon.com /Maximum-Overdrive-Barry-Bell/dp/B000059PRH   (1517 words)

  
 Maximum Overdrive (1986)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
Based upon his short story "Trucks", MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE is easily one of the worst movies to come out of Hollywood in the 80s.
Horrendous dialogue, performances, direction and a grating score by AC/DC (this was right around when studios thought horror movies were feature length music videos, e.g.
But MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE will forever be his darkest hour.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0091499   (517 words)

  
 Maximum Overdrive - the movie - D'Yamba
Soon, video games, cash machines, drawbridges, and steamrollers all go on a psychotic killing spree of global rebellion.
But when the Dixie Boy Truck Stop is held hostage by a mob of homicidal 18-wheelers, human vengeance goes into overdrive.
And who will survive the final showdown of man vs. bloodthirsty machine?
www.dyamba.com /movies/maximumoverdrive.shtml   (101 words)

  
 Anime Lyrics dot Com - Maximum Overdrive (KC Club Mix)
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Game :: Dance Dance Revolution 7th Mix (MAX 2) :: Maximum Overdrive (KC Club Mix)
Join me for a ride, speed up the music Join me for a ride, maximum overdrive Join me for a ride, speed up the music Join me for a ride, maximum overdrive Join me for a ride...
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 Maximum Overdrive Standard Release DVD - MovieWeb
DVD > Maximum Overdrive: Standard Release DVD > Features
Content Provided by All Movie Guide © 2006 All Media Guide, LLC.
All Movie Guide is a registered Trademark of All Media Guide, LLC.
www.movieweb.com /dvd/release/16/4316/features.php   (237 words)

  
 2 Unlimited Lyrics - Maximum Overdrive - Lyrics Crawler
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The ultimate ride that makes you to the overdrive
All lyrics are provided for educational purposes only and contributed by users.
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