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Death Race 2000 • Member Bonus
“A perfect hit! And no pain for the target. Too bad the guy was only 38; just two years older, he'd have been worth three times the points.”
Roger Corman's Vision of a Dystopian FutureIn 1974, Roger Corman learned about Norman Jewison's upcoming film Rollerball and decided to capitalize on its publicity by producing his own futuristic sports film. Based on a short story by Ib Melchior inspired by his experiences at the Indianapolis 500, Corman brought on Paul Bartel to direct what would become a satirical commentary on violence in entertainment and totalitarian control. With a budget of just…
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