Death Race 2000

Death Race 2000

In the year 2000, hit and run driving is no longer a felony. It's the national sport!

Directed by Paul Bartel

Produced by New World Pictures

197580 min6.2 / 10

A darkly comedic, high-energy satire of American excess and spectacle that uses graphic violence and absurdist humor to skewer a dystopian death-sport culture.

In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down pedestrians. 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.

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  • Is Death Race 2000 one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of films.

  • Is Death Race 2000 violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Is Death Race 2000 sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Death Race 2000 easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does Death Race 2000 end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Death Race 2000 scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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48/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity89

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Surprise34

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Love30

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