Doomsday (2008)
Set in the 2030s, Neil Marshall’s dystopian adaptation of National Lampoon’s Vacation is equal parts Escape from New York and The Road Warrior.
To put it simply, it is one of the greatest things ever captured on film.
Escape from New York (1981)
In 1997, ex-Special Forces operative turned thief, Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) is tasked with rescuing the President of the United States (Donald Pleasance) from Manhattan, which has been turned into maximum security prison.
Along the way, Snake gets to meet colorful locals, see a show, fly a glider, see a show, have an underground boxing match, race cars in a minefield, and get tortured! It’s a good thing he got his “immunity” shots before he left…
Triple Feature Tuesday: DMZ Vacations in the Dystopian Future!
Hello, Kiddies!
With Spring quickly approaching, it’s time to start planning vacations. Most folks like to go some place sunny and relaxing. If you are or were a member of Special Forces, however, there’s only one place that will help you unwind: Walled Off Super Ghettos of the Damned!
That’s right: abandon all hope ye who enter here. And please take part in our vacation subsidization program: accept a rescue mission that’s certain suicide and we’ll pay for your trip! Our exciting DMZs include:
Escape from New York (1981)
District B13 (2004)
Doomsday (2008)
MS One: Maximum Security trailer
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Did they give us Escape from New York with Guy Pearce…IN SPACE?
What have I done to deserve such a gift?
Outbreak in New York by Dave Styer (Geekleetist)
Print available at society6.
Man, I need this in my life.
