Death Race 2000

"What'd you expect, another pretty face?"

review of Death Race 2000 (1975)- Paul Bartel

While Death Race is certainly not a classic, it does hold a high status in the cult industry. For those who haven't seen the film, it is recommended to watch it uncut. The film's cult look and feel are only existent in the uncut version, in my opinion. The acting from the drivers isn't anything special, but for me, the entertainment comes from the slick cars, quirky drivers, and stunt sequences. To be blunt, Death Race is a dark film that can be compared to a 1970's form of 'Grand Theft Auto' when it comes to the gritty driving. The film's satirical take on dangerous sports is like eye-candy to the average sci-fi film goer, who doesn't mind the low-budget feel.

David Carradine is an instant cult-classic as Frankenstein and while Sylvester Stallone isn't the normal dope he is in other films, his performance was easily forgettable. Calamity Jane (Mary Woronov) also added some enjoyable tidbits and mannerisms to the race.