Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments — Deathsport

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments — Deathsport

The RiffTrax Experiments continue with Roger Corman’s Deathsport!

PG-13 2026 · 91 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy, Science Fiction

In the aftermath of the Neutron Wars, the planet is rendered a bitter wasteland. Mutants roam the countryside. Travelers fear for their lives. Lucrative olive loaf sponsorships are no more. Fortunately, not all heroes were tied up. One man has hung around: David Carradine. Of course, he shows up wearing the loiniest of loincloths, so opinions may differ whether that’s a good thing or not. David and his loincloth get abducted by the sinister Lord Zirpola and forced to compete in Deathsport. The rules are, from what we can tell: Everyone has to wear a stupid helmet. It’s understandably the most popular sport on the planet. Can Mike, Servo, and Crow pull off the stupid helmet look? Or will the Corman cheese give them their own case of brain decay? Grab a seat next to them in the theater and find out in Deathsport!

Directed by Michael J. Nelson · Written by Michael J. Nelson

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Michael J. Nelson Mike Nelson
Kevin Murphy Servo (voice) / Professor Bobo
Bill Corbett Crow (voice) / Observer
Mary Jo Pehl Pearl Forrester

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