If you loved the chaotic, machine-gone-wild mayhem of 'Maximum Overdrive' (1986), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same adrenaline-pumping, high-octane thrills. Whether you're a fan of killer vehicles, apocalyptic chaos, or Stephen King's twisted imagination, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Duel (1971)
Description: A tense thriller about an ordinary man being relentlessly pursued by a mysterious and seemingly unstoppable truck, creating a cat-and-mouse game on the open road.
Fact: Steven Spielberg's first full-length feature film, originally made for television but later released in theaters due to its success.


The Hearse (1980)
Description: A supernatural horror film where a mysterious hearse appears to have a life of its own, haunting a woman who inherits a secluded house.
Fact: The hearse in the movie is a 1948 Cadillac, adding to the eerie and vintage aesthetic of the film.


Christine (1983)
Description: A horror film centered around a sentient, malevolent car that develops a deadly obsession with its owner, blending supernatural elements with vehicular terror.
Fact: Based on a Stephen King novel, the car used in the film was a 1958 Plymouth Fury, and several replicas were built for different scenes.


The Lift (1983)
Description: A Dutch horror film about a malfunctioning elevator that begins killing people, blending technology-gone-wrong with slasher elements.
Fact: Known for its unique premise, the film gained a cult following for its bizarre and unsettling atmosphere.


Roadkill (1989)
Description: A horror-thriller about a truck driver who becomes the target of a mysterious and deadly rig that seems to have a mind of its own.
Fact: The film was originally titled 'Roadkill' but was later released as 'The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting' in some regions.


Trucks (1997)
Description: A horror movie where vehicles come to life and terrorize a small town, featuring a group of survivors trying to escape the mechanical menace.
Fact: This film is a remake of a Stephen King short story, which also inspired the original reference movie.


Joy Ride (2001)
Description: A suspenseful road thriller where a group of friends are stalked by a psychotic trucker after playing a prank on him over CB radio.
Fact: The film's antagonist, 'Rusty Nail,' became an iconic villain in early 2000s horror, despite never being fully seen on screen.


Jeepers Creepers (2001)
Description: A horror film about a monstrous creature that hunts its victims using a beat-up truck, blending road thriller elements with supernatural terror.
Fact: The Creeper's truck, a 1941 Chevrolet COE, became an iconic symbol of the film, adding to its eerie and relentless pursuit theme.


Death Proof (2007)
Description: A grindhouse-style thriller about a stuntman who uses his modified car to stalk and kill women, blending high-speed chases with brutal violence.
Fact: Part of Quentin Tarantino's 'Grindhouse' double feature, the film pays homage to 1970s exploitation movies.


The Car: Road to Revenge (2019)
Description: A modern take on the killer car trope, featuring a vengeful vehicle that hunts down those who wronged its owner.
Fact: A direct-to-video sequel to the 1977 film 'The Car,' it leans heavily into the supernatural and action-packed revenge theme.
