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Death Race 2000 (1975)

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Reviews Counted:28

Fresh:23

Rotten:5

Average Rating:6.6/10

Consensus: Death Race 2000 is a fun, campy classic, drawing genuine thrills from its mindless ultra-violence.

Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: More delightfully sick humor from Bartel (EATING RAOUL). In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down... More delightfully sick humor from Bartel (EATING RAOUL). In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down pedestrians--with bonus points for the elderly! Five teams, each comprised of a male and female, compete using cars equipped with deadly weapons. Frankenstein, the mysterious returning champion, has become America's hero, but this time he has a passenger from the underground resistance. A legendary cult film. [More]

Starring: David Carradine, Sylvester Stallone, Mary Woronov, Roberta Collins

Starring: David Carradine, Sylvester Stallone, Mary Woronov, Roberta Collins, Louisa Moritz

Director: Paul Bartel

Director: Paul Bartel
Screenwriter: Robert Thom, Charles B. Griffith
Story: Ib Melchior
Producer: Roger Corman
Composer: Paul Chihara

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Jan 29, 1998

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Reviews for Death Race 2000

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In the end, it reveals itself to have nothing to say beyond the superficial about government or rebellion. And in the absence of such a statement, it becomes what it seems to have mocked -- a spectacle glorifying the car is an instrument of violence.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment 1 Comment
05/09/05
New York Times

No review available.

comment 1 Comment
08/08/02
Cory Cheney
Cory Cheney
Urban Tulsa Weekly

Unwatchable car wreck of an exploitation film.

Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment 1 Comment
01/16/08
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

No review available.

comment 1 Comment
08/19/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

comment 1 Comment
11/18/02
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Overall the movie isn't as synchromeshed as it might be; the rivalry between champions Carradine and Stallone isn't very interesting, and some of the gags aren't sick or funny enough. But it's a great audience film.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
01/26/06
Time Out

Script, from an Ib Melchior story, makes its satirical points economically, and director Paul Bartel keeps the film moving quickly.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
03/28/07
Variety

Superior drive-in exploitation fare, this violent, campy action flick presents Carradine as Frankenstein, a scarred road warrior in black leather suit and cape.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
03/28/07
TV Guide's Movie Guide

One of King Corman's finest pictures.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
05/06/08
Channel 4 Film

An absolute must-see for true film fans.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
03/16/04
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

Fun, fun, fun!

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08/26/07
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

No review available.

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01/30/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

The story, about a road race in the not-too-distant future for which the drivers are given points for running down pedestrians, becomes an elaborate and telling fantasy about our peculiar popular entertainments. Fine work carved from minimal materials.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
03/28/07
Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
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No review available.

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03/01/08
David Kaplan
David Kaplan
Kaplan vs. Kaplan

...a mindlessly entertaining, thoroughly campy piece of work...

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01/22/06
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

Corman didn't direct the drive-in hit Death Race 2000, but it bears his imprint of economic utilitarianism.

Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment Comment
12/23/05
Eric Henderson
Eric Henderson
Slant Magazine

No review available.

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03/17/04
Jake Euker
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)

Don't miss it.

Full Review Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page | comment Comment
01/01/00
James O'Ehley
James O'Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page

Time has tamed it somewhat, but it's still loads of fun.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
03/31/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

No review available.

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01/20/06
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World
 
 
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