Escape from New York (1981)

In this episode, we dive into John Carpenter's Escape from New York (1981), the ultimate dystopian action thriller. Set in a bleak 1997 where Manhattan has become a maximum-security prison, Carpenter creates a gritty, pulse-pounding adventure with his signature style and unforgettable synthesized score. At the heart of the chaos is Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell), the iconic anti-hero on a high-stakes mission to rescue the President from a lawless, crumbling city. Join us as we explore how this cult classic redefined dystopian cinema.