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Die Hard in a prison, but make it direct-to-video and absolutely unhinged.
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Maximum Security (1997)

B-movie chaos90s cheese explosionDIY action energy

Overview

Action

Terrorists infiltrate Innsmouth, a new maximum security prison, and inmate Mace Richter, a former police officer, is the only one who can foil their plans.

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Content warning
terrorism
redemption through violenceinstitutional corruptionsurvival under siege

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Explosions clearly made in someone's garage.

Acting

Paul Michael Robinson's committed straight-man energy.

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel alive at 2am.·Friends: Irony-clad group viewing with snacks.·Background: Perfect for grading papers or folding laundry.
Fred Olen Ray

Director

Fred Olen Ray

ReleasedJan 1, 1997
Runtime1h 27m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feellight
Royal Oaks Entertainment

Top Cast

Paul Michael Robinson

Paul Michael Robinson

Mace Richter

John Lazar

John Lazar

Murdock

Landon Hall

Landon Hall

Tracy Quinn

Arthur Roberts

Arthur Roberts

Warden Glover

Monique Parent

Monique Parent

Katya

Michelle Bauer

Michelle Bauer

Shana

John Henry Richardson

John Henry Richardson

Captain Hightower

Fred Olen Ray

Fred Olen Ray

Lieutenant Burke

Don Scribner

Don Scribner

Patterson

Peter Spellos

Peter Spellos

Croaker

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Fred Olen Ray directed 150+ films, mostly in the 'scream queen' and action cheapie space; this was his prison phase.

Cultural

The 2.0 TMDB rating with only 2 votes suggests almost nobody has seen this, making you a cinematic archaeologist.

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