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Trucks!
Trucks! is an American television program that airs weekends as a part of Spike TV‘s Powerblock. It is hosted by Kevin Neils Tetz and Ryan Shand. The program focuses on automotive mechanics involving trucks and SUVs, ranging from improvement, to customizing, to creative works. The show is involved with racing and/or customizing trucks, and in the past the show included segments called "How It Works" where the host would visit with various technical instructors at Wyotech to discuss automotive related topics such as how a particular mechanical device operated or the specialized equipment it takes to diagnose or repair a vehicle.
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Plot Summary
A small town in Arizona is terrorized by a fleet of intelligent, malevolent trucks that systematically kill anyone they encounter. As the death toll rises, the surviving residents, including a local mechanic and a state trooper, must band together to find a way to fight back against the unstoppable machines before they are all wiped out.
Critical Reception
Trucks! is a low-budget horror film that received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences alike, often cited for its weak plot, poor acting, and uninspired special effects. It is largely considered a B-movie that failed to deliver on its premise.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired execution.
Special effects are unconvincing, detracting from any potential scares.
Acting performances are largely forgettable.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Trucks! are scarce, but those available generally indicate disappointment with the film's low production value and lack of originality.
Fun Fact
This film is based on the short story 'Trucks' by Stephen King, which was also adapted into the theatrical film 'Maximum Overdrive' in 1986.
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