Fortress
Fortress

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Fortress

1992
Movie
95 min
English

In the future, the inmates of a private underground prison are computer-controlled with cameras, dream readers, and devices that can cause pain or death. John and his illegally pregnant wife Karen are locked inside "The Fortress" but are determined to escape before the birth of their baby.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Stuart GordonGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, couples are permitted to have only one child. John Henry is imprisoned in a high-tech, maximum-security prison called 'The Fortress' for impregnating his wife, Karen, against the rules. Inside, he discovers that the prison is controlled by an advanced AI, and he must find a way to escape and reunite with his family.

Critical Reception

Fortress received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its innovative sci-fi concepts and action sequences, while others criticized its generic plot and uneven pacing. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark, futuristic vision and others finding it underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious science fiction premise and contained thriller elements.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and a lack of character development.

  • The high-tech prison setting and AI antagonist were noted as interesting concepts.

Google audience: Google user reviews are not readily available for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific audience sentiments.

Fun Fact

Director Stuart Gordon also famously directed the cult horror classic 'Re-Animator'.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**This average quality film has creativity and some good qualities, but it can't overcome all the problems it faces.** I didn't have very high expectations when I decided to see this movie. I knew that it was a film set in a future that,...