Undercover in a corrupt Italian women’s prison, one woman’s search for justice turns deadly and depraved.
HELL PENITENTIARY
Julia, a medical student, infiltrates a prison to find the witness to what she believes was her sister's killing. In the midst of violent inmates and corrupt officials, her inquiry risks to end suddenly by her own death.
Hell Penitentiary is a 1984 Italian action, crime, and drama film directed by Gianni Siragusa about a medical student who infiltrates a violent women’s prison to find her sister’s killer, only to become entangled with a sadistic warden and dangerous inmates.
Synopsis
Why Cult
From sadistic officials to violent inmates, the film dives headfirst into the notorious women-in-prison subgenre with all the expected excess.
A medical student risking it all to solve her sister’s killing goes incognito behind bars, adding a layer of suspense and danger.
Ajita Wilson brings her unique presence to the role of Eureka Thompson, adding extra intrigue to the prison drama mix.
Director Gianni Siragusa delivers a steamy, sensational slice of 1980s Italian exploitation cinema.
Themes & Keywords
Questions from the Vault
What is Hell Penitentiary about? +
Hell Penitentiary follows a medical student who goes undercover in a women’s prison to identify her sister’s killer, only to become the target of a corrupt warden and face life-threatening dangers among the inmates.
When was Hell Penitentiary released? +
Hell Penitentiary was released in 1984.
Who directed Hell Penitentiary? +
Hell Penitentiary was directed by Gianni Siragusa.
How long is Hell Penitentiary? +
Hell Penitentiary has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Hell Penitentiary? +
Hell Penitentiary is an action, crime, and drama film.
Where can I watch Hell Penitentiary? +
Hell Penitentiary is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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