Escape from New York [DVD] [1981]

Excellent value!! Tons of special features. Exactly what you’d expect from shout factory and at a solid price!

I'm a huge John Carpenter fan and when I found out Shout/Scream Factory was going to put their magic touch on this awesome 80's gem then it was a no brainier for me!! This Collector's Edition comes loaded with bonus features, commentary tracks, beautiful transfer with amazing artwork that's reversible so you can have have both new and original covers.

These are AMAZING! I was browsing the movie aisles for my "traditional stocking stuffers"...I had been buying steelbooks for my son since he was in his teens. This year I saw one that I was super excited about! There was a Steelbook Edition of Assault on Precinct 13! It struck me as an odd choice for a Steelbook Edition over other John Carpenter titles so I started reading the stock tags under the empty slots and, sure enough, this title (one of my favorites) existed and was sold out. I got online as soon as I got home and ta-da...collection started! (I bought Precinct 13 in store). There are other John Carpenter titles out there in these Steelbook editions and I hope BB picks them up...so I can too!

Excellent and believable movie where prisoners are left to fend for themselves on Manhattan island. Snake Plisken (Kurt Russell) is sent (in exchange for a full pardon of crimes) to recuse the president whose plane crashed behind prison boundaries. During his mission he encounters all kinds of creeps, slime, punks and freaks. One of Kurt Russell's best roles and the movie has become a cult favorite. Supporting cast is also great including Brain and his squeeze, cabbie, and of course the Duke of NY.. Nobody messes with the Duke! Hey Plisken...I heard you were dead..Excellent movie with plenty of action and violence worthy of the R rating...

Excellent and believable movie where prisoners are left to fend for themselves on Manhattan island. Snake Plisken (Kurt Russell) is sent (in exchange for a full pardon of crimes) to recuse the president whose plane crashed behind prison boundaries. During his mission he encounters all kinds of creeps, slime, punks and freaks. One of Kurt Russell's best roles and the movie has become a cult favorite. Supporting cast is also great including Brain and his squeeze, cabbie, and of course the Duke of NY.. Nobody messes with the Duke! Hey Plisken...I heard you were dead..Excellent movie with plenty of action and violence worthy of the R rating... The Steelebook is a must have. It looks great.

This blu ray transfer is the best that is for sure. I have the MGM blu ray for comparison and the Scream Factory version overall has the superior picture. It's sharper with more contrast and vivid color. There is only one major flaw in the entire movie which I knew of before buying the blu ray from reading other's reviews. At the beginning of the film in a major scene the the text "Air Force One", which are displayed on a computer screen, are illegible because the contrast is so high. The letters are completely blurred out. If you look past this pivotal scene the rest of the film looks spectacular. I still recommend upgrading to the Scream Factory version because the picture quality is that good.

This has been one of my 80's favorites ever since I watched it on VHS after renting it from the video store. A simple story with compelling characters. Now to see it presented on a Shout Factory Collector's edition just makes me love this film even more. The print is crystal clear. The audio channels have excellent balance. The icing on the cake are the special features. Great behind the scenes documentaries on the making of the film from start to finish. My favorites are the segments on the model work and the score. You'll also get to see the deleted original opening for the film. This is the BEST this film will ever be on Blu-Ray. Run fast to Best Buy to purchase it.

from Amazon.com: A thrilling landmark film that jolts along at a breakneck pace, Escape From New York leaped to cult status with high-octane action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and a mind-blowing vision of a lone warrior (Kurt Russell) battling his way out of a post-apocalyptic Manhattan! Hailed as "stylish and scary" (Los Angeles Times), "dark and dangerous" (Newsweek) and "gloriously...fun" (Tyler Morning Telegraph), this fast-paced and furiously entertaining thriller grabs you by the throat and won't let go! In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted to a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the U.S. President (Donald Pleasence) crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken (Russell). But time is short: in 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake's mission and his life unless he succeeds!