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Death Race: Inferno
2013 104 min United States of America R 18+
★5.6
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Roel Reiné
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Description
Carl Lucas / Frankenstein has won four of his races and needs to win one more to win his freedom. Before his final race, Lucas and his team, car and all, are transferred to another prison where they will compete in a Death Race in the desert. Also, at the same time, Ceaser runs into a marketer who wants to franchise the Death Race program.
Budget:
$6.5M
Starring
Luke Goss
Actor
Ving Rhames
Actor
Danny Trejo
Actor
Dougray Scott
Actor
Key opinion
Death Race: Inferno is generally regarded as an adrenaline-fueled action film that successfully leverages its desert setting and intensified brutality to provide a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. While some critics view it as an unnecessary or repetitive cash-in compared to the original, fans of the series appreciate its improved production scale and commitment to high-octane spectacle.
| Production | The transition to the Kalahari desert setting provides a visually striking and dynamic backdrop that elevates the scale of the race sequences. | |
| Emotion | The film significantly intensifies the graphic violence and gore, delivering a visceral experience that exceeds its predecessors. | |
| Acting | The performances from the core ensemble—particularly Luke Goss and Danny Trejo—are viewed as reliable and fitting, though some note they lack the unique screen presence of Jason Statham. | |
| Screenplay | The film's plot is a point of contention; some appreciate the expanded backstory and intrigue, while others dismiss the narrative as a repetitive, thin excuse for mindless action. | |
| Originality | The quality of the film as a sequel is debated, with some finding it a worthy and energetic conclusion, while others feel it suffers from the creative exhaustion common in direct-to-video franchises. |