What if New York became a prison—and the only man who could save the President was a one-eyed, ex-special forces outlaw? Welcome to Escape From New York (1981), John Carpenter’s gritty dystopian classic starring the legendary Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken.
In this episode of Born to Watch, Whitey, Damo, and Gow revisit one of the most iconic sci-fi action films of the 1980s. We’re diving deep into Carpenter’s synth-driven apocalypse, breaking down why Escape From New York still slaps over 40 years later.
🔥 What We Cover in This Episode:
Why Snake Plissken is that guy 💀
Carpenter’s killer soundtrack & lo-fi visuals 🎶
Ranking this against The Thing – which Carpenter film wins? 🧊
Glider physics—real or ridiculous? ✈️
A wild trip through ‘80s VHS collections 🎞️
Comparing this NYC to The Warriors – which is scarier? 🗽
That incredible supporting cast: Isaac Hayes, Lee Van Cleef, Donald Pleasence & more 💥
Whether you’re a longtime fan or watching for the first time, this one’s got it all—laughs, tangents, hot takes, and some serious love for ‘80s action cinema.
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