Prison
“Horror has a new home.”
Synopsis
After Charles Forsyth was sent to the electric chair for a crime he didn't commit, he forever haunts the prison where he was executed. Flash forward several years when the prison is reopened, under the control of its new warden Eaton Sharpe, a former security guard who framed Charlie. When prisoners are ordered to break down the wall to the execution room, they unknowingly release the angry spirit of Charles Forsyth, a powerful being distributing his murderous rage to all, leading up to the Warden himself.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-20
Top Cast
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Viggo Mortensen
Burke / Forsythe Electrocution
Chelsea Field
Katherine Walker
Lane Smith
Warden Eaton Sharpe
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Cresus
Tom Everett
Rabbitt
Ivan Kane
Lasagna
André De Shields
Sandor
Tommy Lister Jr.
Tiny
Stephen E. Little
'Rhino' Reynolds
Mickey Yablans
Brian Young
Larry Jenkins
Hershey
Arlen Dean Snyder
Captain Horton
Hal Landon Jr.
Wallace
Matt Kanen
Johnson
Rod Lockman
Kramer
Kane Hodder
Forsythe / Gas Mask Guard
Michael Deak
Prisoner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
MIFED
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$355K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.09x
-$3.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Courtney Joyner
- Original Score
- Richard Band, Christopher L. Stone
- Original Title
- Prison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $355K
- Production Studios
- Empire Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renny Harlin
C. Courtney Joyner
Richard Band, Christopher L. Stone
Mac Ahlberg
Andy Horvitch
Charles Band, Irwin Yablans
Department Leadership Roster
C. Courtney Joyner
Screenplay
Renny Harlin
Director
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
Irwin Yablans
Producer
Christopher L. Stone
Original Music Composer
Andy Horvitch
Editor
Philip Duffin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prison
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What is Prison about?
After Charles Forsyth was sent to the electric chair for a crime he didn't commit, he forever haunts the prison where he was executed. Flash forward several years when the prison is reopened, under the control of its new warden Eaton Sharpe, a former security guard who framed Charlie. When prisoners are ordered to break down the wall to the execution room, they unknowingly release the angry spirit of Charles Forsyth, a powerful being distributing his murderous rage to all, leading up to the Warden himself.
Who directed Prison?
Prison was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in Prison?
The principal cast of Prison includes Viggo Mortensen, Chelsea Field, Lane Smith, Lincoln Kilpatrick, Tom Everett.
When was Prison released and how long is it?
Prison was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Prison?
Prison had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $355K at the worldwide box office (0.09 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Prison?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prison was composed by Richard Band, Christopher L. Stone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prison?
Prison holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).