Death Race: Inferno (2013)

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Carl Lucas / Frankenstein has won four of his races and needs to win one more to win his freedom. Before his final race, Lucas and his team, car and all, are transferred to another prison where they will compete in a Death Race in the desert. Also, at the same time, Ceaser runs into a marketer who wants to franchise the Death Race program.

Plot Summary
"Death Race: Inferno" is a 2013 follow up to the 2008 motion picture 'Death Race.' Directed by Roel Reiné, the movie continues from the 2010 follow up 'Death Race 2.' It picks up from the protagonist Carl Lucas (Luke Goss), now known as comical name "Frankenstein", due to the severe facial damage sustained in the previous film. He has now a masked superstar and champ in the fatal gladiatorial contest referred to as the Death Race.

Ownership Change and New Rules
The Weyland Corporation that initially owned the Death Race has actually gone downhill and been bought over by British billionaire Niles York (Dougray Scott), who seeks to popularize the contest globally. Nevertheless, York harbors an ulterior intention. He generates a brand-new specification to the rules: Lucas needs to lose the next race otherwise face long-term thrall under York. By doing this, the attraction of Frankenstein continues to draw an audience, and York profits from the spectacle.

New Territory and Competitors
The Death Race is moved to South Africa's Kalahari Desert, where the terrain proves to be a difficult accomplishment for these deadly races. Lucas' rivals in the race include other death row prisoners who've been trained mercilessly for this fatal contest. The rivals vary from an eccentric psycho to a harmful gangster, presenting a significant danger to Lucas' security and survival.

Dispute and Resolution
The film highlights Lucas' battle between winning his flexibility by securing his 5th triumph or losing intentionally to comply with York's command. Along the way, Lucas' navigator Katrina (Tanit Phoenix) is abducted by York to guarantee Lucas doesn't go off-script. Lucas, however, does not fall in line with York's plans.

Throughout the last race, Lucas and Katrina pull off a bold escape effort, leading to York's automobile being damaged. Lucas' vehicle also blows up, obviously killing him. However, it is revealed that he had swapped locations with his fellow employee "Lists" (Fred Koehler) and is alive, while "Frankenstein" is presumed dead.

Conclusion
In the end, Lucas is lastly free and presumed dead by the world. York endures the crash but is apprehended by the brand-new prison warden, Satana (Hlubi Mboya), who dislikes York's ruthless ways. The film concludes with Lucas, Katrina, and Goldberg (Danny Trejo), retiring in peace on a paradise island, escaping their sordid previous life. 'Death Race: Inferno' uses a satisfying conclusion to the journey of Lucas, a guy who unintentionally became a legend, however all he desired was freedom.

Crucial Reception
"Death Race: Inferno" is a direct-to-DVD release and isn't seriously acclaimed due to its concentrate on action and racing rather than storyline or character advancement. Nevertheless, it offers a lot of high-octane delights for fans of the series and those interested in action, automobile chases after, and demolition derby-style events.

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