Get ready for a rare 16mm screening of John Carpenter’s dystopian masterpiece—complete with all the gritty texture, film grain, and analog edge that fans crave. This print isn’t pristine, but that’s exactly what makes it electric: a little worn, a little rough, and absolutely perfect for plunging back into Carpenter’s dark, neon-soaked future.
In this iconic sci-fi action thriller, Manhattan has become a maximum-security prison, a lawless no-man’s-land where criminals rule what’s left of the streets. When Air Force One goes down inside the walls, the government has only one hope: Snake Plissken—outlaw, war hero, and all-around legend. With a 24-hour deadline ticking down, Snake must infiltrate the island, survive its brutal factions, and rescue the President before time runs out.
Escape from New York remains one of the defining cult films of the 1980s, dripping with atmosphere, attitude, and Carpenter’s unmistakable synth-soaked style. Seeing it on a real film print—slightly scuffed, beautifully imperfect—brings back the adrenaline and grit of the era in full force.
For fans of Carpenter, cult cinema, and analog screenings, this is a one-night-only mission you don’t want to miss.
Projected on 16mm!
Playing as part of Another Hole in the Head 2025