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Death Race: Inferno

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  • 20132013
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  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
20K
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Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Luke Goss, and Tanit Phoenix in Death Race: Inferno (2013)
Convicted cop-killer Carl Lucas, aka Frankenstein, is a superstar driver in the brutal prison yard demolition derby known as Death Race. Only one victory away from winning freedom for himself and his pit crew, Lucas is plunged into an all-new competition more vicious than anything he has experienced before. Pitted against his most ruthless adversaries ever, Lucas fights to keep himself and his team alive in a race in South Africa's infernal Kalahari Desert. With powerful forces at work behind the scenes to ensure his defeat, will Lucas' determination to win at all costs mean the end of the road for him?
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Convicted cop-killer Carl Lucas, aka Frankenstein, is a superstar driver in the brutal prison yard demolition derby known as Death Race. Only one victory away from winning freedom for himsel... Read allConvicted cop-killer Carl Lucas, aka Frankenstein, is a superstar driver in the brutal prison yard demolition derby known as Death Race. Only one victory away from winning freedom for himself and his pit crew.Convicted cop-killer Carl Lucas, aka Frankenstein, is a superstar driver in the brutal prison yard demolition derby known as Death Race. Only one victory away from winning freedom for himself and his pit crew.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
20K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Roel Reiné
  • Writers
    • Paul W.S. Anderson(story by)
    • Tony Giglio(story by)
    • Robert Thom(characters from "Death Race 2000")
  • Stars
    • Luke Goss
    • Tanit Phoenix
    • Danny Trejo
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roel Reiné
  • Writers
    • Paul W.S. Anderson(story by)
    • Tony Giglio(story by)
    • Robert Thom(characters from "Death Race 2000")
  • Stars
    • Luke Goss
    • Tanit Phoenix
    • Danny Trejo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 53User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
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    Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Luke Goss, and Tanit Phoenix in Death Race: Inferno (2013)
    Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Luke Goss, and Tanit Phoenix in Death Race: Inferno (2013)
    Luke Goss and Tanit Phoenix in Death Race: Inferno (2013)
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    Luke Goss
    Luke Goss
    • Carl Lucasas Carl Lucas
    Tanit Phoenix
    Tanit Phoenix
    • Katrinaas Katrina
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Goldbergas Goldberg
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Weylandas Weyland
    Dougray Scott
    Dougray Scott
    • Niles Yorkas Niles York
    Frederick Koehler
    Frederick Koehler
    • Listsas Lists
    • (as Fred Koehler)
    Robin Shou
    Robin Shou
    • 14Kas 14K
    Hlubi Mboya
    • Diabolosas Diabolos
    Roxane Hayward
    Roxane Hayward
    • Prudenceas Prudence
    Bart Fouche
    Bart Fouche
    • Razoras Razor
    Jeremy Crutchley
    Jeremy Crutchley
    • Psychoas Psycho
    Eugene Khumbanyiwa
    Eugene Khumbanyiwa
    • Neroas Nero
    Michael Dube
    • Babyas Baby
    • (as Michael T. Dube)
    • (credit only)
    Michelle van Schaik
    • Olga Braunas Olga Braun
    Mark Elderkin
    Mark Elderkin
    • Sgt. Furyas Sgt. Fury
    Charlbi Dean
    Charlbi Dean
    • Calimity Jas Calimity J
    • (as Chaulbi Dean-Kreik)
    Tanya van Graan
    Tanya van Graan
    • Amberas Amber
    Ebby Weyime
    • Maria Rodriguezas Maria Rodriguez
    • Director
      • Roel Reiné
    • Writers
      • Paul W.S. Anderson(story by) (characters from "Death Race")
      • Tony Giglio(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Robert Thom(characters from "Death Race 2000")
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Frederick Koehler (Lists) and Robin Shou (14k) appear in all three films. Koehler is also rumored to reprise his role in the upcoming fourth film Death Race 4: Beyond Anarchy (2018).
    • Goofs
      At the end of Death Race 2, Goldberg says: 'I'm sorry Luke didn't live to see this' then Lists says: 'I'm not so sure he didn't'. In the car Katrina also realizes that Frankenstein is actually Carl Lucas. Because he gave the same reply that she gave him on the question: Do you have a name. ( Off course I do )

      So if at least Katrina realizes that Frankenstein is actually Carl Lucas, then why is she so shocked to see him alive in this movie? And why wouldn't she tell Goldberg and Lists?
    • Quotes

      Goldberg: Forget everything you know about racing. Desert-racing isn't about speed, it's about endurance and handling.

      Carl Lucas: Hang on, I thought you didn't know shit about this kind of racing?

      Goldberg: I don't. It's the first thing that came up on Google.

    • Connections
      Followed by Death Race 4: Beyond Anarchy (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Entering The Arena
      Written by Amy Marie Beauchamp and Jose Cancela

      Performed by Amy Marie Beauchamp and Jose Cancela

    User reviews53

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    In Terms Of Being Fair
    If you didn't like the original mainstream Death Race or its sequel, don't bother watching this. Now if you liked what the b-movie sequel brought to the table then this movie may be worth watching only to see the loose ends get chained up, literally... while also being slightly hard to watch.

    Carl "Frankenstein" Lucas(Luke Goss)is finally able to get out of prison if he wins "one last race" except since the Weyland company is bought out by a whole new boss, Lucas is now expected to perform in a slightly different race with a slim promise of freedom.

    All the characters from the prequel are here and while its fun seeing them together there is a lot of cheesy moments where a lot of the tension from the last film is distastefully undone and the audience is left wondering "well what next?."

    The main villain is a one dimensional prick. There is a lot of unnecessary use of the F-word in odd dialogue. I mean the dialogue is bad at times. The action is pretty much summed up as South African local ,slo-mo impacts, choppy cuts, some strangely incited explosions, and death... While I can nitpick the movie's logical flaws all day, you can't ignore the bad acting and behaviors of most of the disposable characters. It leaves the audience going "why would ____ do this?" many times over.

    Dialogue, concept, and execution are poorly done. The only thing it does right is finally connect the previous films- if not through insane conditions. Its entertaining at least if you turn off your brain and watch the conclusion unfold.
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    • Jan 27, 2013

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • South Africa
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Death Race 3: Inferno
    • Filming locations
      • South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Capital Arts Entertainment
      • Moonlighting Films
      • Universal Pictures Germany
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    • Budget
      • $6,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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