Slammer Girls
Slammer Girls

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Slammer Girls

1987
Movie
80 min
English

A young girl is framed for a crime she didn't commit and sent to the state penitentiary, which is run by a crooked warden and a corrupt staff. A reporter manages to get herself sent to the prison so she can expose the brutal conditions and prove the girl's innocence.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: J. Christian IngvordsenGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

When a young woman is wrongly convicted and sent to a brutal women's prison, she must adapt to the harsh realities of inmate life. Facing corrupt guards and violent fellow prisoners, she finds unexpected allies as she navigates the dangerous social hierarchy. Her struggle for survival and eventual quest for justice becomes a fight against the system that imprisoned her.

Critical Reception

Slammer Girls is a low-budget exploitation film that garnered minimal critical attention upon its release. It is generally regarded as a forgettable entry in the women-in-prison subgenre, noted for its predictable plot and uninspired performances, though some may find a certain appeal in its gritty, albeit amateurish, execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a bleak and often unconvincing portrayal of prison life.

  • Suffers from weak writing and direction.

  • Features performances that are generally unengaging.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Slammer Girls are scarce, but those available suggest a low regard for the film, with comments often pointing to its poor production values and uninspired storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by exploitation film veteran David F. Friedman, known for his work on titles like 'Blood Feast' and 'The Horror of Party Beach'.

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