In the year 2022, a ruthless prison warden has created the ultimate solution for his most troublesome and violent inmates: Absolom, a secret jungle island where prisoners are abandoned and left to die. But Marine Captain John Robbins, convicted of murdering a commanding officer, is determined to escape the island in order to reveal the truth behind his murderous actions and clear his name.
Practical Effects
Actual jungle sets, not green screens—rare for 1994.
Acting
Lance Henriksen's serene menace outshines everyone.
Production
Queensland doubles convincingly for dystopian hellscape.
Director
Martin Campbell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The '2022' setting seemed distant in 1994; we're now living in Robbins' future and still no jungle prison islands. Disappointing.
This bombed against The Lion King and Forrest Gump, but became a cable TV staple—pure 'wait, this exists?' energy.
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