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Just another day in the Big Meg, and another thousand deaths.
Citizens are dry-diving out of hab-blocks, piling up on the
interways... as usual. But deep down below the urban sprawl,
people are being horribly slaughtered in a city-wide snuff-fix!
The Killing Zone's audience share is sky-high - and with the
Judges unable to stop these deadly games, the Justice Department's
reputation is at an all-time low. For Joe Dredd, this is an
outrage. The Law must be seen to be served. Justice must be
done...
This
is the third in the Big Finish series of Judge Dredd
stories. While the other two stories were well above average,
The Killing Zone stands out as a much better production.
It's paced better and not one second of the production gives
your mind time to wander. And in your face action from beginning
to end is what Dredd should be about.
The
Killing Zone is, simply, an underground arena where contestants
must fight to the death until only one remains standing. All
footage is broadcast live to residents of Mega-City One, of
which a third tune in on a regular basis. Gambling on the
winner is big business and behind the whole thing is a mad
man called Efil Drago Sun.
As
in previous Dredd productions some of the best moments
are to be had with Enigma Smith and her news bulletins. This
time around she brings us Instant Death Alerts - which warn
Mega-City residents on the dangers of poisoned water and increase
risk of death from exposure to the sun - complete with a great
jingle. There is also a great commercial for Umpty Candy.
Stephen
Grief is wonderful as the evil Efil Drago Sun, controller
of the Killing Zone and both John Wadmore and Holly Chant
turn in great performances as an undercover Judge and a rebellious
Psi Cop respectively. And Toby Longworth's Dredd even seems
better (if that's possible) than previous instalments.
y
only grumble is that the ending comes unexpectedly and seems
a little on the rushed side - although having said that it
is an original ending and will have you wanting for more.
This
is what Judge Dredd is all about and Big Finish have
turned in a remarkable production. Go buy it.
Darren
Rea
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