Maximum Overdrive (Vestron Video Collector’s Series)

The folks at the Dixie Boy truck stop in North Carolina learn the true meaning of “heavy metal” when the Earth passes through the tail of a comet, bringing all the vehicles and machinery in the area to life. And with the mechanized menaces attacking everyone in sight, a small group of people must fight for their very survival. Stephen King wrote and directed this fast-paced thriller, based on his short story “Trucks.” Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, and Yeardley Smith star; look quickly for Marla Maples. 98 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio; Subtitles; English (SDH), Spanish; interviews; behind-the-scenes footage; theatrical trailer; TV spots; photo gallery.