Detective Taylor's worst nightmare unfolds after he is framed for murder by the evil Garrett. Wrenched from the comfort of his wife and daughter, Taylor's agony starts when he enters the terrible world of prison.
Acting
Richard Lynch's villain sneers with genuine menace.
Practical Effects
Grimy 90s prison sets that feel genuinely unpleasant.
Director
Frank Harris
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Frank Harris specialized in low-budget action and never broke into mainstream Hollywood despite prolific output in the 80s and 90s.
Released during the peak of 'tough on crime' era, it exploits real prison anxieties while offering cathartic violent fantasy for viewers who feared the same system.
US
