The insane, death-defying sequences, performed by talented stunt performers, are a huge part of the appeal of the Mad Max films.

This featurette provides a gripping overview of the three preceding Mad Max films and was made available online by Warner Bros.

Johnny Milner takes a closer listen to the soundscape of Mad Max and Mad Max 2, highlighting the film scores of composer Brian May.

Family friend May Swaisey (Sheila Florance) helps Max’s wife Jessie (Joanne Samuel) and child (Brendan Heath) to escape the Toecutter (Hugh Keays-Byrne) and his gang, but they soon catch up.

Max’s friend and fellow patrol officer Jim Goose (Steve Bisley) opens the throttle on a morning ride – unaware that his bike has been tampered with by one of the Toecutter’s gang. Summ

Director George Miller reflects on the various cultural interpretations of Mad Max (1979) and how they influenced his preparation of Mad Max 2 (1981).

Director George Miller talks about making the first Mad Max film (1979).

It's hard to overstate the influence of Mad Max – on filmmakers, action cinema and the course of Australian movies.

George Miller discusses what influenced him in making Mad Max.

Lobby card for Mad Max shows Goose (Steve Bisley) astride his motorbike.