16 shares | “Escape from New York” (1981) – A Sci-Fi Classic  John Carpenter’s cult film takes us to a dystopian 1997, where Manhattan is a giant prison. Kurt Russell’s Snake Plissken has 24 hours to rescue the U.S. President from its chaos. With an unforgettable cast and a legendary synth score, this film shaped sci-fi action forever. What’s your favorite moment? ⬇️ #EscapeFromNewYork | History of Cinema | Facebook

2.1K views · 91 reactions | Another John Carpenter classic, here's the original 1981 TV spot for Escape from New York! | Dueling Decades | Facebook