Fortress [1992] Science fictionGoing wild with the concept of a futuristic prison, Fortress is an entertaining B science fiction movie with a lot of action and familiar faces.
Le Trou AKA The Hole [1960] ThrillerCompelling and intense, Le Trou is without a shadow of a doubt the best prison escape movie based on a true story and with an engaging atmosphere.
Escape from Pretoria [2020] ThrillerIncredibly intense and nerve-wracking, Escape From Pretoria is a prison break movie based on true events taking place during Apartheid in South Africa.
The Big Bird Cage [1972] ComedyIf you've never heard of the sexploitation subgenre, The Big Bird Cage is a great way to get to know it. It features an easygoing atmosphere, an exotic setting and just the right amounts of sleaze.
Brawl in Cell Block 99 [2017] ThrillerIntense and gritty, Brawl in Cell Block 99 is a testosterone-filled extravaganza set in prison features great action sequences and nightmarish atmosphere.
Furnace [2007] HorrorFurnace milked the shit out of its creepy prison setting to compensate for the underdeveloped characters and formulaic plot.
Papillon [1973] DramaBased on true events, Papillon is one of those great seventies movies that stood the test of time. It took me quite a while to get over this doubt I...
Animal Factory [2000] ThrillerThe prison movie sub-genre has always been an interesting one. Closed environment, explosive and colorful characters and brutal hierarchy are the...
