Prison
"Horror has a new home."
Originally released in 1987. Prison is a crime/horror film. directed by Renny Harlin.
Starring Viggo Mortensen, Chelsea Field, and Lane Smith
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (133 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$354.7K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Viggo Mortensen
as Burke / Forsythe Electrocution
Chelsea Field
as Katherine Walker
Lane Smith
as Warden Eaton Sharpe
Lincoln Kilpatrick
as Cresus
Tom Everett
as Rabbitt
Ivan Kane
as Lasagna
André De Shields
as Sandor
Tommy Lister Jr.
as Tiny
Stephen E. Little
as 'Rhino' Reynolds
Mickey Yablans
as Brian Young
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $354,704
Production Companies
- Empire Pictures
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...
Who directed Prison?
Prison was directed by Renny Harlin.
How long is Prison?
Prison has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Prison released?
Prison was released on December 8, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prison?
The main cast of Prison includes Viggo Mortensen, Chelsea Field, Lane Smith, Lincoln Kilpatrick, Tom Everett.
Is Prison worth watching?
Prison has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 133 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.