Merkin Penal
"It's like HBO's "OZ" ...but even funnier."
Originally released in 2014. Merkin Penal is a comedy film. directed by Mitch Rouse. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mitch Rouse, Renee Albert, and Mark Beltzman
Synopsis
Gary is falsely accused of beating his insane ex-girlfriend Charlotte, and he is sentenced to 30 days in Merkin Penal, a privately run prison. Once behind bars he runs into his old friend Smitty, who's in the 2nd year of his 9 month stay, due to a run in with the TSA. Smitty is "insane Charlotte's" older brother. Smitty and Gary met while Gary and Charlotte were an item. They are forever bonded together by their shared celebration of hatred for Charlotte. After a First Class, welcoming tour of the prison via Smitty, and a run-in with Emmett O'Donald, from upper Prison Management, Gary realizes his original sentence of 30 days was all Bulls@!t. He may never get out.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
0h 24m
24 minutes total
Budget
$25K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000
Production Companies
- Screamin' Chicken
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merkin Penal about?
Gary is falsely accused of beating his insane ex-girlfriend Charlotte, and he is sentenced to 30 days in Merkin Penal, a privately run prison. Once behind bars he runs into his old friend Smitty, w...
Who directed Merkin Penal?
Merkin Penal was directed by Mitch Rouse.
How long is Merkin Penal?
Merkin Penal has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was Merkin Penal released?
Merkin Penal was released on January 31, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Merkin Penal?
The main cast of Merkin Penal includes Mitch Rouse, Renee Albert, Mark Beltzman, Ken Hudson Campbell, Larry Joe Campbell.