Warriors of the Year 2072
dir. Lucio Fulci · 1984
Plot
In the future, two television networks compete for ratings by producing violent game shows. One network produces a modern day version of the Roman gladiators, only on motorcycles instead of chariots, and uses convicted murderers as the participants, The network decides it needs a champion for this sport, so they frame a constant winner from another game for murder, and place him on the show.
Why watch
A convicted murderer is framed for a crime he didn't commit and thrust into a brutal motorcycle gladiatorial game, where survival hinges on his ability to navigate a world obsessed with violence and ratings. Watching this film is like being thrown into a chaotic arena where the lines between entertainment and morality blur, leaving you questioning the very fabric of society.