ON JANUARY 17TH, THE SPORT OF THE
FUTURE RETURNS, IN
ROGER CORMAN'S
"DEATH RACE 2050!"
"DEATH RACE 2050!"
I get an absolute kick out of the original DEATH RACE 2000 (which I just watched in 35mm at Hudson Horror Show this past December)! While I don't think this reboot will hold a candle to the original classic, I feel pretty confident that it'll be worth watching. What can I say? I'm a Corman fan!
Synopsis: Legendary filmmaking icon, Roger Corman, is back with his most outrageous film yet in this sensational, action-packed and darkly humorous reboot of the original DEATH RACE 2000! It's the year 2050 and America is controlled by an all-powerful corporate government ruled by The Chairman (Malcolm McDowell).
The masses have been brainwashed with violent virtual-reality entertainment. The event of the year is the "Death Race," in which a motley crew of violent drivers compete in a cross-country road race, scoring points for shamelessly running people over and driving each other off the road. The reigning champion and fan favorite, Frankenstein (Manu Bennett), who's half-man half-machine, wants to take the crown, but his rebel spy co-pilot threatens his legacy.
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | | 93 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - English, French, & Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Extras:
- The Making of Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050 - Featuring interviews with cast, crew, and the legendary Roger Corman himself!
- The Look of 2050 - Short featurette about the film's costumes and shooting locations.
- Cars! Cars! Cars! - A look at the "Death Race" contestants' vehicles.
- Cast Car Tours - A more in-depth look at the cars and the actors who drive them.
- Deleted Scenes
