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Wilmington 1985 Behind the Scenes | Wilmington News
In 1985, Wilmington buzzed with cinematic energy as crews prepared for Stephen King’s directorial debut, Maximum Overdrive, while also building a giant King Kong prop and constructing the iconic Dixie Boy Truck Stop set—later immortalized in the film. Nearby, the studio lot still held the Year of the Dragon set, showcasing how versatile and enduring these locations were. Meanwhile, Blue Velvet was quietly shaping up to become a haunting masterpiece—proof that this era was a golden age of filmmaking magic. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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