Dystopian
Escape from New York (1981)
2003·277 pages
A dystopian action tale set in a crime-ridden future New York, following a daring rescue mission.
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A dystopian action tale set in a crime-ridden future New York, following a daring rescue mission.
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The films of John Carpenter cover a tremendous range and yet all bear his clear personal stamp. From the horrifying (Halloween) to the touching (Starman) to the controversial (The Thing) to the comic (Big Trouble in Little China), his films reflect a unique approach to filmmaking and singular views of humanity and American culture. This analysis of Carpenter's films includes a historical overview of his career, and in-depth entries on each of his films, from 1975's Dark Star to 1998's Vampires. ...
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Sexual content
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Minor references to sexual themes; not explicit or central.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes with graphic combat and death.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language throughout.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol or drugs; not a focus.
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate dystopian themes critiquing societal decay.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor depictions of systemic oppression and cruelty.
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