The story is set in a near-future America where the economy has collapsed, and the penal system is run by private corporations for profit.
: The sadistic Warden Hennessey ( Joan Allen ) coerces Ames into becoming "Frankenstein," a fan-favorite masked racer who reportedly died in a previous crash. Ames is promised freedom if he can win one more race, but he soon discovers the game is rigged to keep him behind bars. Key Characters & Cast Death Race(2008)
: Jason Statham stars as Jensen Ames, a former champion driver framed for his wife's murder. The story is set in a near-future America