Deathsport story

movie: Deathsport (1978) · 1978-04-12

In a distant future after the Neutron Wars, the world is divided into a barbaric collection of city states, surrounded by wastelands where only mutant cannibals and independent warriors, known as Range Guides, can live. The city state of Helix is planning war on another, Tritan. Hoping to prove the superiority of their laser-equipped dirt bikes, they create a new pastime - Deathsport.

10 total · 4 major · 6 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
facing organized pursuit major Kaz Oshay and his band of escaped convicts were evading Ankar Moor and his minions.
post-apocalyptic dystopia major The film is set in a post "Neutron War" world where civilization has collapsed and fighting among city states is endemic.
prisoners being exploited for entertainment major In this dystopian world, the death penalty had been replaced by Deathsport: an event where criminals battle each other to the death in return for gaining their freedom.
transnational conflict over a shared resource major The insane leader of the city state of Helix planned to go to war with the neighboring city state of Tritan to steal all their fuel.
cannibalism minor Mutant cannibals roamed the wastelands.
healing ability minor Deneer healed the open wounds on Kaz Oshay's back by running her hands over them.
humanoid mutant minor Mutant cannibals roamed the wastelands.
romantic love minor Kaz Oshay and Deneer fell in love while evading Ankar Moor and his minions.
the dangers of radioactivity minor The leader of Helix went mad from long term exposure to radiation.
what if I had to fight to the death minor Kaz Oshay fought Ankar Moor in a duel to the death in front of onlookers. The weapon of choice: the sword.