Ames' primary rival, a sociopathic racer desperate to escape for a new life in Miami.
(released internationally as Death Race ) is a 2008 dystopian action-thriller directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Starring Jason Statham, the film is often categorized as a reboot or "spiritual prequel" to the 1975 cult classic Death Race 2000 . Core Premise and Plot
Set in a 2012 where the U.S. economy has collapsed and prisons are privatized, the film follows (Jason Statham), a framed former race car driver.
Warden Claire Hennessey (Joan Allen) coerces Ames into competing in the "Death Race"—a brutal, three-day televised gladiatorial event at Terminal Island Penitentiary.
Frankenstein's loyal head mechanic and a "voluntary" inmate who prefers prison to the outside world.
Prisoners are promised freedom after five victories. Since Frankenstein already has four wins, Ames only needs to win once to go free. Key Characters
