A condemned killer's execution collides with a prison riot—and a film crew arrives 18 months later.
DESTROYER
3,000 voltz couldn't kill him... It just gave him a buzz.
A prison riot breaks out at the moment of a serial murderer's execution by electrocution, 18 months later, a team of filmmakers converge on the prison to film a women-in-prison exploitation flick.
Destroyer is a 1988 United States horror-thriller film directed by Robert Kirk about a prison riot during a serial killer's execution and a film crew who return to the abandoned prison 18 months later.
Synopsis
Why Cult
A film crew making a women-in-prison exploitation movie becomes part of the horror as their shoot is derailed by a killer.
A serial murderer's execution by electrocution is interrupted by a prison riot, leaving his fate a mystery.
Genre legend Anthony Perkins features among the ensemble, adding gravitas to the mayhem.
Lyle Alzado brings brute force and intensity to the role of the possibly unkillable Ivan Moser.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Destroyer about? +
Destroyer follows a serial killer's botched execution during a prison riot and the chaos that ensues when a film crew returns to the abandoned penitentiary 18 months later.
When was Destroyer released? +
Destroyer was released in 1988.
Who directed Destroyer? +
Destroyer was directed by Robert Kirk.
How long is Destroyer? +
Destroyer has a runtime of 94 minutes.
What genre is Destroyer? +
Destroyer is a horror-thriller film.
Where can I watch Destroyer? +
Destroyer is available to stream on SassyFlix.
