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A John Carpenter action film series following the main protagonist Snake Plissken, a former Special Forces operative turned criminal who is called upon to breach dangerous environments for search-and-rescue missions of the utmost priority.
2 filmsCurrent hub: Escape from L.A.Previous film: Escape from New York
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Escape from L.A.
9 Aug 1996
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Ending Debate — what does the final scene mean?
Post-release discussion for Escape from New York lives here. What do you think the ending means, and what should happen next?
0 repliesShowden2 Apr 2026, 13:38
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