Escape From ... in order

A John Carpenter action film series following the main protagonist Snake Plissken, a former Special Forces operative turned criminal who is called upon to breach dangerous environments for search-and-rescue missions of the utmost priority. 2 films, 3h 20m in all, in release order.

1. 1
   

   Escape from New York

   1981 · 99 min

   In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

   Worth the Hype
2. 2
   

   Escape from L.A.

   1996 · 101 min

   Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.

   Snoozefest