Maximum Overdrive (1986) – Filming Locations

Maximum Overdrive, the only film Stephen King directed, was shot around Wilmington, North Carolina at Dino De Laurentiis Studios. The Dixie Boy truck stop was a set built near Leland.

Isabel Holmes Bridge

Address: Isabel Holmes Bridge, Wilmington, NC 28401

The opening scene where the drawbridge goes haywire.

Still a working road bridge, though it has been updated and looks different now. You can see it from the downtown riverfront.

Stephen King’s ATM Cameo

Address: Princess St at N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Near the start, Stephen King gets called an asshole by a bank machine.

The building was torn down and the spot is a parking lot now.

The Gas Stop

Address: 1712 Fletcher Rd NE, Leland, NC 28451

The newlyweds stop for gas here, near Fletcher and Lanvale Roads, and Curtis is attacked.

On a public road. It is not confirmed whether the building is still there.

Dixie Boy Truck Stop

Address: Andrew Jackson Hwy, Leland, NC 28451

The main set, where the survivors hole up while the trucks circle outside. Most of the film takes place here.

The set was later bought and torn down, so there is nothing to see.

The Ice Cream Truck Chase

Address: Shirley Rd at Kenwood Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405

A driverless ice cream truck follows Deke on his bike.

A public residential corner.

The Lawnmower House

Address: 2325 Shirley Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

A runaway lawnmower chases Deke here.

Private residence. View from the street only.

The Little League Field

Address: Castle Hayne, NC 28429

The Little League game where the soda machine opens fire on the coach.

The exact field is disputed, so only the town is listed.