An outrageous action-packed film and reboot of the originalDeath Race 2000,Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050began filming February 8 in Peru. Filled with the full-throttle mayhem and black-hearted humor, this all-new film drops the flag on a phalanx of automotive gladiators who earn points for killing pedestrians - and their fellow drivers.Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050 is an original release from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film will be available exclusively onBlu-ray, DVD and Digital HD in 2016.
In the decades since well-known independent film pioneer andAcademy AwardwinnerRoger Cormanfirst put the iconic anti-hero Frankenstein into the driver’s seat in Death Race 2000, this over-the-topcult classichas hurtled headlong toward cinematic immortality. Among the most enduring of the prolific producer’s legion of memorable films,Death Race 2000has inspired a growing fan base that continues to propel the popular franchise as it marks the 40th anniversary of its original release. Here’s whatRoger Cormanhad to say in a statement.
“This is an amazing opportunity for me and millions ofDeath Race 2000fans to experience the intensity, thrills and dark humor of the original, fueled by a terrific youngcast, spectacular vehicles and side-splitting action, literally.Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050puts the pedal to the metal to bring this enduring franchise to a whole new level.”
Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050starsManu Bennett(The Hobbitfranchise) as Frankenstein, as well asMalcolm McDowell(A Clockwork Orange) as the Chairman, Burt Grinstead (NCIS), Marci Miller (Folake Olowofoyeku (The Beaver),Anessa Ramsey(Footloose),Yancy Butler(Hard Target) and Charlie Farrell (Cantar). The film is directed by G.J. Echternkamp (Hard Candy) from a script byMatt Yamashita(Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda) and G.J. Echternkamp, and produced byRoger Corman(Death Race 2000) and Luis Llosa (Anaconda).
In the not-too-distant future, America is controlled by an all-powerful corporate government that keeps the masses placated with violent virtual-reality entertainment. The event of the year is the Death Race, where a motley assortment of drivers compete in a cross-country road race, scoring points for running down pedestrians and killing each other. The reigning champion and popular favorite is half-man, half-machine Frankenstein - but little does he know he’s taken on a rebel spy as his co-pilot. What do you think aboutRoger Corman’s Death Race 2050? Stay tuned for more updates on this upcoming reboot.
