Oscar Bonsetter tells a dying prisoner that he will take revenge on the sadistic guard who killed him. In exchange, Oscar is told of a stash of money. Oscar is eventually released from prison but when he goes to get revenge, he gets sidetracked by the now-handicapped guard and his alluring wife, Rose. The tension builds as Oscar becomes more and more attracted to Rose.
Production
Genuine prison location shoots add grit.
Costume
Joan Severance's femme fatale wardrobe steals scenes.
Acting
C. Thomas Howell commits to the melodrama.
Director
Anthony Hickox
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Anthony Hickox was coming off Waxwork II and Hellraiser III, so this was his attempt at 'respectable' thriller material.
This premiered on HBO in 1995 when erotic thrillers were the network's signature content—Basic Instinct's shadow looms large.
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