Escape from LA
Type: Media
As of November 2026, Escape from LA has been mentioned in one podcast episode on How Did This Get Made? (Feb 2026). Referenced as a stylistic benchmark for dystopian LA; also used to critique that Double Dragon isn't as committed to that tone.
Escape from L.A. is a 1996 American post-apocalyptic action film co-written, co-scored, and directed by John Carpenter, co-written and produced by Debra Hill and Kurt Russell, with Russell reprising his role as Snake Plissken. A sequel to Escape from New York (1981), the film co-stars Steve Buscemi, Stacy Keach, Bruce Campbell, Peter Fonda, and Pam Grier.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on How Did This Get Made? |
| Format | 1996 American action film |
Who talks about Escape from LA on podcasts?
Escape from LA came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on How Did This Get Made?.
- Double Dragon LIVE! (HDTGM Matinee) on How Did This Get Made? (Feb 2026)
What is Escape from LA mentioned alongside?
Escape from LA is most often mentioned alongside Jason Manzoukas, The Karate Kid and Martial arts.
Mentioned together: Jason Manzoukas, The Karate Kid, Martial arts, Paul Scheer, Super Mario Brothers, Billy Hammer Lee, Jimmy Spike Lee, Terminator 2, Easy Cheese, June Diane Raphael