Maximum Overdrive is a particularly important piece of work for Stephen King fans. Not only is it based on his short story ...

1986's "Maximum Overdrive" was the first film that Stephen King directed. It has also been, to date, his last. It was notoriously panned by critics and rejected by fans. This must have been a blow to ...

Aya Tsintziras is a freelance writer who writes about TV, movies, and has a particular interest in the horror genre. She has a Political Science degree from the University of Toronto and a Masters of ...

Stephen King has long been deathly afraid of vehicles and car crashes, something he has spoken openly about. His fear was certainly the inspiration for his novel "Christine," a story about a sentient, ...

Stephen King film adaptations are hit or miss, from the highs of IT (take your pick) to the lows of The Lawnmower Man. The 1986 cult classic Maximum Overdrive is in the latter category. Well, well ...