Death Race 2000 (1975)
Release Year: 1975
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Carrera mortal 2000, Frankensteins Todesrennen, Смъртоносна надпревара 2000, Corrida da Morte - Ano 2000, Año 2000 Carrera Mortal
Director: Paul Bartel
Writer: Charles B. Griffith, Ib Melchior, Robert Thom
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Jim Weatherill
Executive Producer: Roger Corman
Companies: New World Pictures
Genre: Action, Action Film, Comedy, Dystopian Film, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film, Speculative Fiction Film
Budget: 300.000
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: death game, dystopia, reality spoof, street race
Story
In a dystopian future, the U.S. government organizes an annual, deadly cross-country race called 'Death Race 2000'. Participants score points by hitting pedestrians with their armed vehicles. This year, Frankenstein, the legendary and mysterious returning champion, has a secret passenger from the underground resistance. He's joined by four other teams, each consisting of one man and one woman. The race begins, and the competitors drive across America, wreaking havoc and killing innocents for entertainment.
Summary
Directed by Paul Bartel in 1975, 'Death Race 2000' is a dystopian sci-fi action comedy that spoofs reality TV shows. The film uses the premise of a deadly race to critique societal violence and voyeurism, set against a backdrop of totalitarian rule. Despite its serious themes, it maintains a satirical tone throughout.
