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"Saturday Night Live (#7.6)" (Nov 14/1981)
- A commercial parody preview comprised entirely of movie stills and stock footage for a movie where an audience attempt to flee a Maximum Security Prison Cinema where they are forced to see Escape From New York only to be trapped in another cinema showing a nine hour long version of the movie New York, New York instead is featured in this episode.
2019: After the Fall of New York (1983)
- Similar plot and themes from Escape From New York.
Igla (1988)
- A helicopter landing scene from Escape From New York is edited into this movie.
Class of 1999 (1990)
- The virtual map at the beginning of the movie and the premise of the contained lawless zone.
Captain Ron (1992)
- It was Kurt Russell's idea to have Captain Ron wear an eye patch, as a tribute to his Snake Plissken character from Escape From New York.
"Married with Children: The Goodbye Girl (#6.22)" (1992)
- Al watches Escape From New York as part of his 'holidays' on the couch.
Nemesis (1992)
- Alex is implanted with a bomb which will kill him if he refuses to do the assignment and it will only be removed if Alex completes the assignment.
"The Critic: The Pilot (#1.1)" (1994)
- Jay and his son play a videogame called "Escape from the Big Apple".
"Mad About You: Escape from New York (#3.1)" (1994)
- Title reference
No Escape (1994)
- Similar plot and themes from Escape From New York.
New Crime City (1994)
- Similar plot and themes from Escape From New York & Escape From L.A. Stacy Keach also has a similar role here prior to Escape From L.A.
"Wings: Escape from New York (#8.16)" (1997)
- The title is a reference to the title of the movie.
Premutos: Lord of the Living Dead (1999)
- German Escape From New York poster in Mathias room.
Schizophreniac: The Whore Mangler (1999) (Video)
- Escape From New York and Escape From L.A. posters on Harry Russo's wall.
"Sex and the City: Escape from New York (#3.13)" (2000)
- Title reference
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
- The watch Juni wears is like the 24 hour countdown watch in Escape From New York.
"Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Kidney Car (#2.17)" (2003)
- Boxy Brown makes Meatwad call him "Duke of New York, A-#1".
Return to 'Escape from New York' (2003) (Video) (Bonus Feature Documentary on several Escape From New York DVDs/Blu-rays)
- Clip
John Carpenter: Fear Is Just the Beginning... The Man and His Movies (2004) (Video)
- Clip
The Last Shot (2004)
- Escape From New York poster on Steven Schats wall.
B13 - 13th District (2004)
- Wall around part of a city, no police inside.
Film Geek (2005)
- In Scotty's 'favorite John Carpenter films' list.
"I Love the 80's 3-D" (2005)
- They showed clips of it.
Land of the Dead (2005)
- Walled off city, downed jet airliner, homing device, chopped 80's "woody" station wagon.
"L'ispettore Coliandro: In trappola (#1.3)" (2006)
- The movie Trombetti is watching in his home.
Planet Terror (Grindhouse) (2007)
- "Black Flight", the name of the Special Forces unit Snake Plissken served in, is featured on the back of a humvee'. Extract from the track Back To The Pod/The Crazies Come Out (The Crazies Come Out) from the Escape From New York Soundtrack can also be heard in a hospital scene when things are starting to escalate.
Cloverfield (2008)
- The famous movie poster from Escape From New York inspired the scene with the Statue of Liberty's decapitated head.
Doomsday (2008)
- Many references, including the maps of Scotland using the same animation style and colors as those of New York, the scene where weapons and mission are presented to Eden Sinclair, and the musical themes.
Face Eater (2008)
- The character Romero wears an eye patch in Face Eater. This is a reference to Snake Plissken. Also, the character Harold Hellman who Flecks kills in Face Eater is a reference to Harry Dean Stanton's character in Escape from New York.
Jellyscream! (2008)
- Referenced in the score.
Anatomy of Catastrophe: The Making of 'Doomsday' (2008) (Video) (Bonus Feature Documentary on the Doomsday DVD)
- Writer/director Neil Marshall acknowledges this film as an influence on his movie.
Kevin Smith: Sold Out - A Threevening with Kevin Smith (2008) (Video)
- Mentioned in dialogue.
Escape from Staten Island (2009)
- Title reference
Casino Jack (2010)
- The film's title is written on Jack's blackboard when he is teaching a screenwriting class in prison.
Escape from New Jersey (2010)
- Clip of Presidential speech and characters
"IMDb's 20th Anniversary Star of the Day: Robert Rodriguez (#1.11)" (2010)
- Robert Rodriguez mentions this movie during interview.
Machete (2010)
- Computer-simulation showing the proposed U.S./Mexico-boarder-fence. During the introduction of Escape from New York, there's an almost identical schematic showing Manhattan-Island-prison and its containment wall. Even details like the blinking triangles at key-points are recreated in Machete. Another almost identical scene taken from Escape From New York is the one where weapons are presented to Machete.
MS One: Maximum Security (Lock-Up) (2012)
- Similar plot and themes from Escape From New York
Unknown References (Movies & TV)
Note: According to IMDB, the following movies contain a reference or references to Escape From New York. I wouldn't qualify most of them as reference material, but if you have any more info on a title or disagree, please let me know.
Mi ni te gong dui (1982)
The Super Ninja (1984)
Jiang shi fan sheng (1987)
Double Dragon (1994)
In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
Air Force One (1997)
The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998) (Video) (Bonus Feature Documentary Featured on the The Thing DVD/Blu-ray)
Angst (2000)
Battle Royale (2000)
Ghosts of Mars (2001)
Meat Market 2 (2001) (Video)
New York at the Movies (2002) (TV)
'Halloween': A Cut Above the Rest (2003) (TV) (Bonus Feature Documentary Featured on the Anchor Bay 2-disc DVD (and Blu-ray) for Halloween)
Batman Begins (2005)
- "I heard you were dead"
Spoofs (Movies & TV)
Six-String Samurai (1998)
- Unknown reference
"Abenobashi mahô shôtengai: Huge Reversal?! Abenobashi Hollywood Shopping Arcade (#1.12)" (2002)
- Arumi's grandfather Masayoshi is dressed as Snake Plissken from the film Escape from New York. In addition, he says "friends call me Snake" which spoofs the phrase "call me Snake" from the film.
"Tripping the Rift: Creaturepalooza (#2.11)" (2004)
- Chode gets 24 hours to rescue himself, like Snake Plissken.
Die Hard with a Sponsor (2007)
- One of the characters in Die Hard with a Sponsor is a spoof of Snake Plissken.
"The Middleman: The Palindrome Reversal Palindrome (#1.12)" (2008)
- The Middleman's and Wendy's aliases are Russell and Van Cleef: two of the main actors in the movie.
- Carpenter Rd. Transformer Station refers to the director, John Carpenter.
- 1997 Plissken Circle refers to the main character, Snake Plissken, and the year the movie takes place.
- The Duke of New York Toy Factory refers to the name of the movie's main bad guy.
- The mirror Middleman's appearance matches that of Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) in the movie.
Video Games
Hunter Hunted (1996)
- In the intro of the game, as well as various levels in the game, there is some graffiti on the wall that reads: "Snake P. was here," and "Snake. I thought you were dead."
Grand Theft Auto III (2001)
- A taxi company and two cabs is named after Ernest Borgnine, who played "Cabbie" in Escape From New York. And, sadly, you can't throw Molotov's out of the roof like Cabbie does in the movie.
The Borgnine Taxi CompanyTo get there, start at your Portland hideout and go right. Then, hang a left at the stop light.
The Borgnine TaxiA fast car with smooth, precise steering, the Borgnine Taxi is one of the best cars on the streets of Liberty City. It is available only after 100 taxi missions have been completed and is parked at "Borgnine Taxi's."
CabbieUnlike its brother the Borgnine Taxi, the Cabbie is actually active in Liberty City. It can be used to get some extra cash or if you just need a ride. Responsive steering and average speed make it a good pick if you need to cut across town for a mission or escape the police to a Pay 'N Spray. They drive around just about anywhere, but there is one parked at "Mean Street Taxi's" in Trenton.
Dead to Rights (2002)
- Unknown reference
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse (2010)
- Sam says they can't escape bloodthirsty CHUDs unless they can... Escape from New York.
Duke Nukem Forever (2011)
- Duke frequently says: "I am the Duke. I'm A-Number-One." This is of course taken from Escape From New York when the President is forced to say to the Duke: "You are the Duke of New York. You're A-Number-One."
Misc
Crazy Magazine (Vol 1/Issue 85/Apr/1982/US)
- Has a six pages long movie parody of Escape From New York called: Escape From Fun City.
Neuromancer (1984) (Book)
- The writer William Gibson credits the character Bob Hauk as an inspiration for his character "Armitage" in the novel Neuromancer. In that novel, Armitage forces the protagonist to cooperate in a manner similar to the way Snake's cooperation is coerced.
(Celebrity Guest Wall. Apparently Kurt Russell himself has eaten here.)Escape From New York Pizzeria
- Escape From New York is a legendary pizza parlor on Portland, OR's artistic 23rd St. It features huge wall murals with a New York City theme and pizzas (whole or by the slice) with slices over a foot in length. It's popular among Portlanders and tourists from all walks of life. Website: Escape From New York Pizza
Escape From L.A. (Movies & TV)
Pussyman's Escape from L.A. (1997) (Video)
- Title reference
"Ellen: Escape from L.A. (#5.14)" (1998)
- Title reference
Schizophreniac: The Whore Mangler (1999) (Video)
- Escape From New York and Escape From L.A. posters on Harry Russo's wall.
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)
- Excerpts appear in the film.
"South Park: Pre-School (#8.10)" (2004)
- The music playing when Trent is released from juvie sounds like the music playing when Snake Plissken was released from prison at the beginning of Escape from L.A.
B13 - 13th District (2004)
- Dangerous weapon in a city abandoned by the government.
Two Guns (2005) (V)
- Poster on wall.
Be Kind Rewind (2008)
- Video case is shown.
Kevin Smith: Sold Out - A Threevening with Kevin Smith (2008) (V)
- Mentioned in dialogue.
"The Cinema Snob: Jaws 5: Cruel Jaws (#1.46)" (2009)
- Title reference
Escape from New Jersey (2010)
- Characters
Unknown References (Movies & TV)
Note: According to IMDB, the following movie contain a reference or references to Escape From L.A. I wouldn't qualify it as reference material, but if you have any more info or disagree, please let me know.
A.I. Artificiell Intelligens (2001)
Video Games
(YouTube)
Duke Nukem 64 (1998)
- In Duke Nukem 64 on Level 3 (Death Row) it is possible to find the mutilated body of Snake Plissken. Upon doing so Duke mutters "I guess he didn't escape from L.A."
PC Dark Age Ending (YouTube)
PS2 Dark Age Ending (YouTube)Deus Ex (2000)
After being convinced by Tracer Tong, JC Denton proceeds to trigger a new Dark Age. This is one of the possible endings of Deus Ex, the one which resembles the movie Escape From L.A. in which the technology is destroyed in a similar way.
Duke Nukem Forever (2011)
- In the beginning of the game a boy asks for Duke's autograph. The child's father then says: "I though he'd be taller." This could be a reference to the running gag in Escape From L.A.
Snake Plissken (Movies & TV)
Soldier (1998/I)
- In the movie Soldier starring Kurt Russell a reference to some of his most famous character names can be seen on a statistic screen as commendations. The following are: Cash Medal of Bravery, Plissken Patch, O'Neil Ring Award, MacReady Cross.
Assembling the League (2003) (Video) (Bonus Feature Documentary Featured on the League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen SE DVDs)
- Director Stephen Norrington is seen wearing a Snake Plissken shirt on set.
"American Dad!: Con Heir (#2.4)" (2005)
- In this episode when Stan's father jumps on Roger, Roger says: "Yeah, can someone tell Snake Plissken here to back off." On a slightly related note, the character of Stan Smith's father, Jack Smith also wears an eye patch.
"Jeopardy!: Episode #22.187" (2006)
- Referenced in clue in "Memorable Roles" category.
"Jeopardy!: Episode #26.77" (2009)
- Subject of a $2,000 clue in the category "Actors & Their Roles"
Misc
Snake Plissken Quintet
- There is a band called Snake Plissken Quintet playing "Bay area funk and groove jazz" music. Website: Snake Plissken Quintet
Snake Plissken Memorial Playground
- In March 2007 Ain't It Cool News reported on the ongoing efforts to create the Snake Plissken Memorial Playground in Gumniste, Kosovo.
Snake Plissken (Characters) (Movies & TV)
Enzo Matrix"ReBoot" (1994-2002)
- Enzo Matrix, a character from the classic CGI cartoon, ReBoot, was very likely inspired by Snake Plissken, due to his similar appearance and attitude, as well as his insistence upon being addressed a certain way ("Call me Matrix!").
Hoss Delgado"Grim & Evil" (2001-2007)
- Has a character named Hoss Delgado from 2002-2007 who is modeled after Ash from Evil Dead and Snake Plissken. The cartoon airs on Cartoon Network. Hoss has Snake's gung ho, take no prisoners attitude as well as Ash's replaced arm. Hoss usually has a metal fist or a crossbow for shooting chainsaws. He also wears the clothing of Snake in LA. The television special Underfist also shares a combined resemblance with both Snake Plissken and Ash from the "Evil Dead"
Ingram Prisken"Super Robot Wars Original Generation: Divine Wars" (2006-2007)
- Has a character called Ingram Prisken. He is a fictional character in the Super Robot Wars series. Ingram's surname is widely believed to be Plissken, and may have come from Snake Plissken, with "Prisken" being a case of poor romanization.
Snake Plissken (Characters) (Video Games)
Solid SnakeMetal Gear (1987)
- Snake Plissken was the inspiration for Solid Snake, hero of the Metal Gear series.
- Metal Gear also uses the same font in its logo as Escape From New York.
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990)
- The plot of Escape From New York was the inspiration for Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (sneak into an indomitable fortress to rescue a VIP and an important tape/cartridge that determines the fate of the world.)
Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
- In Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Solid Snake goes by the alias of Iroquois Pliskin.
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance (2002)
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
- When Naked Snake (AKA Big Boss) fights The Fear in Metal Gear Soldier 3: Snake Eater, Snake gets an arrow in his leg, just like Plissken.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Portable Ops (2006)
- In a trailer for Metal Gear Solid 4, of a fairly jokey atmosphere has Solid Snake sit down in a deck chair much like Snake Plissken does in Escape from New York and L.A. Also, Lee Van Cleef, who starred in the film, serves as the basis of the MGS villain Revolver Ocelot, for his portrayal of "Angel Eyes" in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. His famous eye-patch is also referenced by Naked Snake/Big Boss and Solidus Snake. Solid Snake also says: "Call me Snake"
More references throughout the series: In every Metal Gear Solid game, there is a part where your character is left with nothing after being knocked out and tortured, very similar to how Snake Plissken escaped from The Duke. A mined area is also a trend in the Metal Gear series. Otacon, the scientist ally of Solid Snake is based off of Brain.
Reboot (1998)
- Has a character most likely based on Snake Plissken (See "Reboot" (1994-2002) in the Snake Plissken (Characters) (Movies & TV) section
Super Hero Operations (1999)
- Has a character called Ingram Prisken. (See Super Robot Wars Original Generation: Divine Wars (2006-2007) in the Snake Plissken (Characters) (Movies & TV) section
Super Robot Wars Alpha (2000)
Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation (Debut: 2002)
Super Robot Wars Alpha 3 (2005) (Cameo)
Super Robot Wars Original Generations (2007)
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2006)
- Has a character called Hoss Delgado based on Snake Plissken and Ash from the Evil Dead series (See Grim & Evil (2001-2007) in the Snake Plissken (Characters) (Movies & TV) section
PlisskenContra Re-Birth (2009)
- The character Plissken is a homage to Snake Plissken. He also makes a similar speech to the one Snake makes at the end of Escape From New York, refraining from killing his employer because he was "too tired".