1997 — The future. The crime rate has risen 400%.

North America is a police state. New York City is a maximum security prison. Fires burn in Manhattan, gangs kill for sport, violence reigns. In the midst of the city’s black streets is Maggie: strong, loyal and compassionate. In a world of fascists, mercenaries and crazies she is the last vestige of unbeaten humanity. But then in Escape From New York, Maggie is played by Adrienne Barbeau, and from her we can expect nothing less.

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