Prison of the Dead
“There's no parole...in Hell!!!”
Synopsis
Former high school classmates and amateur paranormal investigators reunite in their 20s, to spend the night in an old abandoned witches' prison. During a Ouija séance, the friends inadvertently unearth three very deceased – and very angry – executioners from their graves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David DeCoteau
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Jason Walsh
- Original Title
- Prison of the Dead
- Country of Origin
- Romania, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Full Moon Pictures, Castel Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David DeCoteau
Matthew Jason Walsh
Gabriel Kosuth
Mircea Ciocâltei
Vlad Păunescu, Charles Band
Department Leadership Roster
David DeCoteau
Director
Matthew Jason Walsh
Writer
Vlad Păunescu
Producer
Mircea Ciocâltei
Editor
Gabriel Kosuth
Director of Photography
Radu Corciova
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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MovieLens[20K:30K]
BD Release: 1996-2000
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1996-2000
Full Moon Entertainment
Comedy Horror
Fun/Campy/Trash/Cult/Low Budget - Horror/Sci-fi/Fantasy/Mystery Movies
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prison of the Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prison of the Dead about?
Former high school classmates and amateur paranormal investigators reunite in their 20s, to spend the night in an old abandoned witches' prison. During a Ouija séance, the friends inadvertently unearth three very deceased – and very angry – executioners from their graves.
Who directed Prison of the Dead?
Prison of the Dead was directed by David DeCoteau.
Who stars in Prison of the Dead?
The principal cast of Prison of the Dead includes Patrick Flood, Jeff Peterson, Sam Page, Kim Ryan, Alicia Arden.
When was Prison of the Dead released and how long is it?
Prison of the Dead was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prison of the Dead?
Prison of the Dead holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).