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Release year: 1986

Storyline

A group of people try to survive when machines start to come alive and become homicidal.

Top credits

Directors

Stephen King

Writers

Stephen King

Cast

Emilio Estevez — Bill Robinson
Pat Hingle — Hendershot
Laura Harrington — Brett
Yeardley Smith — Connie

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Did you know

• When asked why he hasn't directed a movie since this one, Stephen King responded, "Just watch 'Maximum Overdrive'."

• It's been long rumored that George A. Romero ghost directed a large portion of the film while Stephen King was seeking treatment for his cocaine addiction. Many fans of Romero's work have noted that the film features many of his distinct camera angles and editing choices. While King has never admitted this, he has mentioned that Romero was constantly on set and King would frequently ask him for advice about directing.

• Stephen King later admitted that he was "coked out of my mind" during production, and often didn't know what he was doing. He remarked that he'd like to try directing sober someday.