Welcome to the Inferno|Jan. 04, 2013|United States, Germany, South Africa|104 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Science;Fiction;Thriller
Description: Death Race: Inferno (2013) follows the story of R.H. Weyland, the owner of the Death Race, who is compelled to sell the rights to Niles York, a ruthless British billionaire. York orchestrates a hostile takeover to acquire the franchise and plans to relocate the Death Race to South Africa, rebranding it as the Transcontinental Death Race. Before departing, Weyland arranges for Carl Lucas, also known as Frankenstein, to undergo facial reconstruction to repair his disfigured face, a result of a life-threatening crash in a previous film. Lucas is just one victory away from securing his freedom, but York fears losing the massive Frankenstein fan base if Lucas wins. York threatens to kill Lucas if he claims his fifth victory.
As the crew from Terminal Island, including 14K, arrives at the South African facility, a confrontation erupts, forcing Lucas, in his Frankenstein persona, to intervene. During the scuffle, his mask is knocked off, revealing to his shocked teammates—Katrina Banks, Goldberg, and Lists—that he has been alive all along, concealing his identity behind the mask in previous races. Katrina slaps Lucas for his deception, but he defends his actions, hoping to regain the trust of his former allies.
Before the first race, the female navigators are forced to compete in “Navigator Wars,” a brutal gladiator-style fight to the death. The event is hosted by Satana on Niles York’s behalf. The ten surviving navigators, including Katrina, are assigned to their respective drivers. Additionally, all participants are implanted with GPS trackers in their necks, allowing the organizers to monitor their movements and eliminate them if they attempt to escape.
The inaugural race takes place in the Kalahari Desert, where the harsh terrain demands a completely different racing strategy compared to the Terminal Island prison course. This chapter of the franchise, *Death Race 3: Inferno*, intensifies the stakes as Lucas battles for his freedom while navigating the treacherous new environment and York’s menacing threats.
Cast director: Roel Reiné
Cast actor: Luke Goss, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Tanit Phoenix, Dougray Scott, Robin Shou, Langley Kirkwood, Fred Koehler, Tanya van Graan, Sean Cameron Michael
Original name: Death Race: Inferno