Prison
1987, English. Directed by Renny Harlin.
Horror has a new home.
After Charles Forsyth was sent to the electric chair for a crime he didn't commit, he forever haunts the prison where he was executed. Flash forward several years when the prison is reopened, under the control of its new warden Eaton Sharpe, a former security guard who framed Charlie. When prisoners are ordered to break down the wall to the execution room, they unknowingly release the angry spirit of Charles Forsyth, a powerful being distributing his murderous rage to all, leading up to the Warden himself.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Renny HarlinDirector
- Viggo MortensenBurke / Forsythe Electrocution
- Chelsea FieldKatherine Walker
- Lane SmithWarden Eaton Sharpe
- Lincoln KilpatrickCresus
- Tom EverettRabbitt
- Ivan KaneLasagna
- André De ShieldsSandor
- Tommy Lister Jr.Tiny
- Stephen E. Little'Rhino' Reynolds
- Mickey YablansBrian Young
- Larry JenkinsHershey
- Arlen Dean SnyderCaptain Horton
Details
- Released
- 8 December 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- C. Courtney Joyner
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $355K
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Prison: quick answers
Is Prison worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 146 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Prison?
Prison runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Prison have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Prison. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Prison suitable for kids?
Prison is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Prison?
If you liked Prison, try Killer: A Journal of Murder, The Grave, Instinct.
Who directed Prison?
Prison (1987) was directed by Renny Harlin and stars Viggo Mortensen, Chelsea Field, Lane Smith.