The premise of John Carpenter's 1981 science fiction film "Escape from New York" is the stuff of drive-in dreams. In the near future of 1997, crime will skyrocket and New York City will become so overrun with lawlessness that the government will simply wall off the entire island of Manhattan and turn it into a massive, no-rules penitentiary. When Air Force One is shot down by political dissidents (!), the President evacuates in an escape pod that lands right in the middle of New York Prison. In order to rescue him, the government (represented by Lee Van Cleef) hires a grizzled, indifferent badass named Snake (Kurt Russell) to infiltrate the prison, find the President (Donald Pleasance), and ... escape from New York. It's B-movie gold.
While traversing the ruined streets of a futuristic New York, Snake invariably runs afoul of the gangs and warlords who have risen to power on the inside. He...
While traversing the ruined streets of a futuristic New York, Snake invariably runs afoul of the gangs and warlords who have risen to power on the inside. He...
- 5/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
A new episode of The Manson Brothers Show, the video series hosted by the writers/stars of the horror comedy The Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre – Chris Margetis (Stone Manson) and Mike Carey (Skull Manson) – has just been released, and in this one the Boys are looking back at director John Carpenter’s 1981 sci-fi action classic Escape from New York (watch it Here). To find out what they had to say about the film, check out the video embedded above!
Scripted by Carpenter and Nick Castle, Escape from New York has the following description: In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the US president crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken. But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted...
Scripted by Carpenter and Nick Castle, Escape from New York has the following description: In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the US president crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken. But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted...
- 3/15/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
In last year’s Scream movie, which came to us from the filmmaking trio known as Radio Silence, there’s a moment where the characters realize the latest iteration of the Ghostface killer is “making a requel”. It breaks down like this: “You can’t just reboot a franchise from scratch anymore, but you can’t just do a straight sequel either. You’ve got to build something new. It’s got to be part of an on-going storyline. New main characters, yes, but supported by and related to legacy characters. Not quite a reboot, not quite a sequel.” Some prefer to term “legacyquel” over “requel”, but in a new interview with ComicBook.com Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett confirmed they’re planning to make an Escape from New York “requel”.
It was announced back in November that Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett are attached to direct a new take on John Carpenter’s 1981 sci-fi...
It was announced back in November that Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett are attached to direct a new take on John Carpenter’s 1981 sci-fi...
- 3/6/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Update 2: It would seem that Radio Silence are indeed going to direct the new Escape from New York movie as Deadline has also confirmed the news, adding that original director John Carpenter is onboard as an executive producer.
Update: Our friends at Bloody Disgusting have been able to confirm that Radio Silence is in early talks with 20th Century Fox about directing an Escape from New York project, but Kurt Russell has not been contacted at this time.
The original article follows:
A remake of John Carpenter’s 1981 sci-fi action film Escape from New York (watch it Here) has been in development for many years, passing through the hands of filmmakers like Len Wiseman, Brett Ratner, Breck Eisner, Robert Rodriguez, and Leigh Whannell. But now a Rumor has emerged, via GiantFreakinRobot, that the remake plans have been scrapped and we’re actually going to be getting a sequel to Escape from New York,...
Update: Our friends at Bloody Disgusting have been able to confirm that Radio Silence is in early talks with 20th Century Fox about directing an Escape from New York project, but Kurt Russell has not been contacted at this time.
The original article follows:
A remake of John Carpenter’s 1981 sci-fi action film Escape from New York (watch it Here) has been in development for many years, passing through the hands of filmmakers like Len Wiseman, Brett Ratner, Breck Eisner, Robert Rodriguez, and Leigh Whannell. But now a Rumor has emerged, via GiantFreakinRobot, that the remake plans have been scrapped and we’re actually going to be getting a sequel to Escape from New York,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“You wanna see him sprayed all over that map, baby? Now where’s the President?”
John Carpenter’s St. Louis-lensed Escape From New York (1981) screens Wednesday, December 6th at 8pm at Schlafly Bottleworks Restaurant and Bar (7260 Southwest Ave.- at Manchester – Maplewood, Mo 63143) as part of Webster University’s Award-Winning Strange Brew Film Series. Admission is $5
For those of you who don’t know, the Escape From New York’s production designer, the Oscar-nominated Joe Alves, couldn’t work out the logistics of shooting the film’s night-time exterior shots in New York City. It was too difficult to make the New York city streets seem like a devastated, prison city as depicted in the film. Alves was sent on a cross-country expense trip where he was to find a city that could stand in for a demolished, downtown NYC. Enter East St. Louis, Il in the late ’70s. In ’76, a massive fire broke out,...
John Carpenter’s St. Louis-lensed Escape From New York (1981) screens Wednesday, December 6th at 8pm at Schlafly Bottleworks Restaurant and Bar (7260 Southwest Ave.- at Manchester – Maplewood, Mo 63143) as part of Webster University’s Award-Winning Strange Brew Film Series. Admission is $5
For those of you who don’t know, the Escape From New York’s production designer, the Oscar-nominated Joe Alves, couldn’t work out the logistics of shooting the film’s night-time exterior shots in New York City. It was too difficult to make the New York city streets seem like a devastated, prison city as depicted in the film. Alves was sent on a cross-country expense trip where he was to find a city that could stand in for a demolished, downtown NYC. Enter East St. Louis, Il in the late ’70s. In ’76, a massive fire broke out,...
- 12/30/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
WWE.com
Over the years, professional wrestling has been heavily influenced by the world of horror. Dating back to the days of Bruiser Brody and Ox Baker, there has always been an element of madness and terror in the business, helping to create characters that have kept fans on their toes.
Some of the most iconic and enduring gimmicks of all-time were created with the intention to strike fear in the hearts of the audience. The Undertaker, Andre the Giant, Psycho Sid, Mankind, Jake Roberts, Kane…the list goes on and on.
However, this propensity for trying to craft innovative, fearsome gimmicks has also resulted in some of the most laughable characters and ridiculed moments the business has ever seen.
But, hey, coming up with new ways to scare people is tough (just ask Stephen King.) Sometimes you just have to take a trip to the local Halloween shop, blindfold yourself,...
Over the years, professional wrestling has been heavily influenced by the world of horror. Dating back to the days of Bruiser Brody and Ox Baker, there has always been an element of madness and terror in the business, helping to create characters that have kept fans on their toes.
Some of the most iconic and enduring gimmicks of all-time were created with the intention to strike fear in the hearts of the audience. The Undertaker, Andre the Giant, Psycho Sid, Mankind, Jake Roberts, Kane…the list goes on and on.
However, this propensity for trying to craft innovative, fearsome gimmicks has also resulted in some of the most laughable characters and ridiculed moments the business has ever seen.
But, hey, coming up with new ways to scare people is tough (just ask Stephen King.) Sometimes you just have to take a trip to the local Halloween shop, blindfold yourself,...
- 2/17/2016
- by Jacob Trowbridge
- Obsessed with Film
There may be some young whippersnappers reading GeekTyrant who don’t know who Snake Plissken is. To you I say, get thee to a nunnery. Or really, just Amazon, where you can stream John Carpenter's Escape From New York. Snake Plissken is a badass’ badass. A special forces soldier turned rebel turned turned prisoner turned man on a mission, he always lives by his own conscience, and he is the man who made Kurt Russell a badass. Now, Sideshow Collectibles has immortalized him in a 1/6 Scale Figure. And because I am luckier than you, they sent me one to review.
Unlike some other Sideshow figures, Snake Plissken only comes with one face/head, but that isn’t because they were too lazy to make more faces, it’s because Plissken only has one facial expression. He sneers without sneering, and this figure captures that almost-sneer perfectly. Plus, the wizards at...
Unlike some other Sideshow figures, Snake Plissken only comes with one face/head, but that isn’t because they were too lazy to make more faces, it’s because Plissken only has one facial expression. He sneers without sneering, and this figure captures that almost-sneer perfectly. Plus, the wizards at...
- 1/29/2015
- by Mily Dunbar
- GeekTyrant
WWE.com
Professional wrestling has a colorful history of dastardly villains doing things a normal person wouldn’t dare. To elicit a genuinely heated reaction from the crowd took a level of finesse that only a few have ever truly mastered. A role pioneered by the legendary Gorgeous George – whose persona was later emulated by the likes of Muhammad Ali – a true “heel” lives to be hated.
We have seen our fair share of great examples over the years. The recently-departed Ox Baker caused riots in the 70’s with his signature heart punch. “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair made a career out of being “The Dirtiest Player in the Game.” Mr. McMahon was the tyrannous corporate boss who made employees join his “Kiss My Ass” Club. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper would cross lines every chance he was given.
But if you ask me, one guy leaves them all in the dust.
Professional wrestling has a colorful history of dastardly villains doing things a normal person wouldn’t dare. To elicit a genuinely heated reaction from the crowd took a level of finesse that only a few have ever truly mastered. A role pioneered by the legendary Gorgeous George – whose persona was later emulated by the likes of Muhammad Ali – a true “heel” lives to be hated.
We have seen our fair share of great examples over the years. The recently-departed Ox Baker caused riots in the 70’s with his signature heart punch. “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair made a career out of being “The Dirtiest Player in the Game.” Mr. McMahon was the tyrannous corporate boss who made employees join his “Kiss My Ass” Club. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper would cross lines every chance he was given.
But if you ask me, one guy leaves them all in the dust.
- 1/16/2015
- by Eric Delgado
- Obsessed with Film
Reel-Important People is a monthly column that highlights those individuals in or related to the movies who have left us in recent weeks. Below you'll find names big and small and from all areas of the industry, though each was significant to the movies in his or her own way. Peer Augustinski (1940-2014) - German voice actor. He voiced most of Robin Williams's parts in German dubs, including Mrs. Doubtfire, Aladdin, Dead Poets Society, Hook, Good Will Hunting and Good Morning, Vietnam. He also voiced Woody in the German versions of the Toy Story movies. He died on October 3. (Suddeutsche) Ox Baker (1934-2014) - Professional wrestler turned actor. He is best known for fighting Snake Plissken in Escape from...
Read More...
Read More...
- 11/4/2014
- by Christopher Campbell
- Movies.com
Professional Wrestler, Ox Baker, passed away early Monday morning. Ox Baker will forever be remembered as one of the great villains of the squared circle. Ox Baker played Slag in the movie, “Escape from New York” and had a brutal fight with Kurt Russell’s character Snake Plissken.
I had the pleasure of talking with Ox Baker last Tuesday evening about his wrestling career and his new movie, “Pinwheel”. I wrote an article afterwards titled, “Continue reading →
Horrornews.net...
I had the pleasure of talking with Ox Baker last Tuesday evening about his wrestling career and his new movie, “Pinwheel”. I wrote an article afterwards titled, “Continue reading →
Horrornews.net...
- 10/21/2014
- by Mike Joy
- Horror News
Wrestling legend Ox Baker -- who famously battled Kurt Russell in "Escape from New York" -- has died at the age of 80. Baker was awesome -- he wrestled with everyone from Hulk Hogan to Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka ... and even had a rivalry with "Macho Man" Randy Savage. After he retired from wrestling, Baker got into acting ... landing the role of Slag in the famous gladiator-style fight scene in the 1981 classic "Escape from New York." Baker...
- 10/20/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Professional Wrestling Legend, Ox Baker, makes his triumphant return to the motion picture industry in the horror genre film titled, “Pinwheel”. Ox conquered the move role and made it his own, much like he dominated the squared circle in his wrestling career. Pinwheel is currently being filmed at a top secret location in Connecticut, and it’s carnival collection of bizarre characters led by the The Mighty Ox is sure to make “American Horror Story: Freakshow” … Continue reading →
Horrornews.net...
Horrornews.net...
- 10/16/2014
- by Mike Joy
- Horror News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.