Prison 13
Prison 13

Prison 13

2019Movie87 minJapanese

Mari is a female university student. She takes part in an experiment held by popular VTuber Sophia. When Mari arrives at the place where the experiment is to be held, she notices the place looks like a prison. 12 people participate in the experiment and they are assigned roles of prisoners and prison officers. The experiment takes place over 7 days. Mari is assigned the role of a prison officer. The experiment turns violent.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Kyle HyamsGenres: Horror, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of inept filmmakers attempts to produce a low-budget horror film in an abandoned prison. However, their amateurish efforts take a terrifying turn when they accidentally awaken an ancient evil lurking within the prison walls. The crew finds themselves trapped and fighting for survival against a relentless supernatural force that turns their filmmaking dream into a waking nightmare.

Critical Reception

Prison 13 (2019) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often being described as a low-budget horror-comedy with ambitious but ultimately flawed execution. While some appreciated its attempts at humor and gore, many found its plot disjointed, acting uneven, and special effects lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • A low-budget horror-comedy that struggles with pacing and script.
  • Features some moments of effective gore and dark humor, but they are infrequent.
  • The performances are largely unconvincing, detracting from the overall experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Prison 13 are scarce and generally lean towards negative, with viewers often citing its poor production values and weak storytelling as major drawbacks. Some appreciate the intention behind the horror-comedy blend but feel it doesn't quite land.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location within a real, abandoned prison, contributing to its gritty atmosphere.

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