This is one of my favorite movies of all time. A simple uncomplicated script, minimal special effects, and a handful of actors, all come together in a suspence filled 90 minute Spielburg Made-for-tv movie that can still holds it own after 33 years. The DVD extras include a commentary from Stephen Spielberg that I found to be very interesting. Among other things, you'll learn that the entire movie was made in 12 days!
The DVD also dishes up a high quality picture and ENHANCED STEREO SOUND! After watching the VHS tape for many years with its bland mono-tv-like sound, it's a real treat to actually HEAR and FEEL the rumble of the evil truck's engine. You can even hear the 1970 Plymouth Valiant 6 cylinder engine roar into life everytime David Mann (Dennis Weaver) guns the engine!
Keep an eye out for the Pest Control vehicle on the side of the road during one of the chase scenes. It says "Grebleips" on the side of it, Spielberg spelled backwards.
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