Assault on Precinct 13

Yet another of the John Carpenter back catalogue makes it onto the site.

Obviously remade, as any and all successful films seem to be (on this occasion in 2005 with Ethan Hawke and Lawrence Fishburne), Assault on Precinct 13 is a gutteral movie.

Plot: A police station on the edges of Los Angeles is closing it's doors for the last time, due for demolition. A newly promoted Lieutenant takes over the duties for the final night. As he grows accustomed to his new surroundings and limited staff, a prisoner transport bus makes a detour from their destined route to prison following a convicts illness. On board happens to be the baddest bloke ever (supposedly), Napoleon Wilson. While this is going on it seems the gang populous of L.A. has pooled it's resources, joined together and begun a rampage of murder and mayhem...can the police handle it?

Budget: $100,000

Fun Fact: One of the lead actors, Darwin Joston, was in fact John Carpenter's next door neighbour.