"Escape from L.A." is a 1996 science fiction action film directed by John Carpenter. It is a sequel to the 1981 film Escape from New York. The story follows Snake Plissken, played by Kurt Russell, who is sent into a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles to retrieve a powerful device that can control the world’s technology. Set in a dystopian future, the film depicts Los Angeles as a walled-off city where criminals are exiled. As Snake navigates the dangerous landscape, he encounters various characters, including Map to the Stars Eddie and Cuervo Jones, who challenge his mission and survival.