The Sci-Fi Channel will be premiering a new low budget horror film this weekend. It's called Haunted Prison, formerly known as Death Row. The film stars Jake Busey, Stacey Keach, Danny Trejo, and Jamie Mann. It could prove to be one of the better Scinema Saturday Sci Fi Channel premieres in some time, if the trailer is to be believed.
Now, I don't know much about it, but I have viewed the trailer, and it looks pretty cool. Ghosts, dismembered bodies, and blood-drenched floors are all permanent features of an old rundown prison — not to mention the fresh victims that are about to pass through its doors.
The film was directed by Kevin VanHook, based on his own short story. It is the story of a penitentiary that was used for the most dangerous and ruthless criminals in the South before being abandoned following a bloody massacre and prisoner riot.
It is believed that the devil, himself was behind the creation of its foreboding walls, and it is still haunted by those who died there. Two groups of people are going to discover the reality behind the stories as a group of thieves on the run use it to hide out and a documentary film crew arrives to uncover the secrets. The big question now is if anyone will be able to survive the horrors contained within.
I am hoping that I am not setting myself up for a fall, as I have been burned before on Sci-Fi premieres. Films such as SS Doomtrooper, Cerberus, and Manticore I could barely stand for a few minutes. While most of their films are a struggle to get through, there are the occasional excellent (or at least good) ones; they include Cube, Dog Soldiers, and believe it or not, House of the Dead 2. I am really hoping Haunted Prison is more along those lines.
So, don't forget, Haunted Prison will be airing on October 14 at 9 p.m. on the Sci Fi Channel. It looks good, has a decent cast (it includes Danny Trejo, so that helps the cool factor), and the trailer is good. I am actually looking forward to this.
Article comments
1 - Iloz Zoc
Super, thanks Chris, I didn't know about this one. I'll be watching.
2 - Joan Hunt
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3 - Horror Fanatic
I really like a lot Haunted Prison. Great, gruesome death scenes. Lots of blood, and half naked beautiful women. The acting was good too. I'd buy the DVD.
4 - sanchu
it was ok..i stopped watching as soon as the hit woman died..on the ceiling fan.
5 - sanchu
hot sorry.
6 - Michelle
I thought this movie was kinda lame and boring. I was disappointed.
7 - Sash
I liked the story, even if it was a very simple, basic one. I liked the gore. I really liked the movie. Sci Fi should make more like it.
8 - billy bob
I LOVE THIS MOVIE IT F***** ROCKS PUT IT ON SI-FI AGAIN PLEAAZZE!!!!
9 - Niennaber
i was watching it and was a bit freaked out about it. I think it had a deasent plot, but it was to much gore.
I stoped watching shortly after the mexican, or maby hes korean, gets stuck in the Electric Chair. I scare easly and hated to turn it of because i did'nt see the ending
10 - ladyheart
wow... I like your style of writing Christopher! Very simple, easy to understand but very details. You make me impressed! ^^
11 - Zenebula
Be sure to have a cheap bottle of wine for this big hunk of cheese movie. And I mean that in a good way. It definitely has super cool grisly deaths and a whole chilly, creepy feeling throughout.
12 - rosalinda
I saw the movie earlier today and thought it was great...awesome to watch...viewer discretion advised