Maximum Overdrive film location

[CaptainBaccarat]

I know it was filmed in Wilmington NC, and I always assumed the diner was located somewhere off I-40. One of my relatives told me that wasn't correct. Does anyone know exactly where in Wilmington the diner set was located? I visit family there every year, and I think about this everytime I drive into the city via I-40.

[GNTLGNT]

Just look for the remnants of the "Goblin" huh?....

[DebA913]

The Dixie Boy truck stopThe "Dixie Boy" truck stop was a full-scale set constructed ten miles west of Wilmington, North Carolina, on US Highway 74/76. The exact location was just outside of Leland, North Carolina. It was convincing enough that several semi drivers tried to stop in and eat there, and some tried to refuel. Eventually the producers had to put up several signs informing the truckers the set was fake and not a real truck stop. The producers also put announcements in local papers saying that the "Dixie Boy" was just a movie set.


I went searching and this is the info I found .

[CaptainBaccarat]

Thanks Deb! That's funny. I was in Wilmington last month and took 74/76 to drive back to Atlanta. I'm sure I drove right past it.