Prison (1987)

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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.

Director: Renny Harlin
Genre: Crime, Horror, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Richard Band, Christopher L. Stone
Cinematography: Mac Ahlberg
Editing: Andy Horvitch
Production: Empire Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $354,704
Original Language: en

Themes

Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution

Keywords

prison, prisoner, haunting, revenge, electric chair

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prison about?
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.
Who directed Prison?
Prison was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in Prison?
Prison stars Viggo Mortensen, Chelsea Field, Lane Smith, Lincoln Kilpatrick, Tom Everett, Ivan Kane.
How long is Prison?
Prison has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Prison?
Prison is a Crime, Horror, Thriller, Drama film.
What is the budget of Prison?
Prison had a budget of $4M.
How much did Prison gross?
Prison grossed $354,704 worldwide.
Where was Prison produced?
Prison was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Prison?
The themes of Prison include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution.