Who is in charge of the prison where Callista is held?

The prison is run by an equally inept warden, matching the incompetence of the villainous Dr. Hurtrider.

Action Cult Classic

Mad scientists, mutant zombies, and clueless inmates collide in a parody-packed prison break.

PRISON-A-GO-GO!

2003 · 1h 25m · R · Action / Comedy · IMDB TMDB

A women-in-prison action comedy featuring girls running amok! Multiple Shower Scenes! Kung Fu Food Fights! Mutant Zombies! Evil Scientists, Prominent Product Placement, and Mud Wrastlin!

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What is Prison-A-Go-Go! about?

Prison-A-Go-Go! is a 2003 American action-comedy film directed by Barak Epstein about a dimwitted woman who infiltrates a Philippine prison to rescue her kidnapped sister from an evil, incompetent scientist.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your prison flicks with mutant zombies, food fights, and more shower scenes than sense, Prison-A-Go-Go! is the cellblock romp for you. Barak Epstein crams every parody cliché he can find into 85 manic minutes—nothing is sacred, but everything is ridiculous.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Prison-A-Go-Go! is a gleefully absurd send-up of the women-in-prison genre, steering headlong into parody with its wild cast of characters and ridiculous situations. When the evil but utterly incompetent Dr. Hurtrider kidnaps Callista for dubious experiments, her not-so-bright sister Janie embarks on a rescue mission that lands her inside a chaotic Philippine prison. She navigates a world of inept wardens, over-the-top inmates like the formidable Jackpot, bumbling ninjas, and clueless staff. The film promises everything from multiple shower scenes and mud wrestling to kung fu food fights and mutant zombies, all delivered with tongue firmly in cheek and a clear affection for exploitation tropes.

Details & Specs

Director: Barak Epstein
Writers: Barak Epstein, Mike Wiebe
Release: 2003
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Genres: Action, Comedy
Also Known As: Caged She-Bitch Cag

Why This Matters

Directed by Barak Epstein and featuring Mary Woronov and Rhonda Shear, this 2003 homage/parody of women-in-prison films exemplifies WorldWide International Picture Studios' campy, low-budget B-movie output and was recognized with several festival awards after premiering at the Deep Ellum Film Festival.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Barak Epstein Writers: Barak Epstein +1 more

Rhonda Shear Jackpot

Mary Woronov Dyanne

Travis Willingham Dr. Hurtrider

Lloyd Kaufman Leibowitz

Tina Parker Breezy

Laura Bailey Ginger

Mae Moreno Boom Boom

Laurie Walton Janie SL Shannon Laine Prisoner CC Cindy Chiu Prisoner CC Christie Courville Prisoner NL Nickie Ludwig Caged Mutant AB Amy Brown Prisoner MS Melissa Sherfield Prisoner MN Melissa Nochenbach Prisoner MS Michelle Slezak Prisoner TM Tamarah Murley Prisoner LL Louisa Lawless Cross Eye LG Lauren Graham Callista

Ilram Choi Ninja MJ Marc Jeffreys Kleinerstein RS Robin Simmons Rosie AR Angie Ray Juwanda The Mud Wrestler AJ Alyssa Joy Cook Jump Kid KF Kathi Funston Prisoner JJ Jennifer Jeffrey Prisoner LC Leslie Contreras Prisoner CT Corrine Theriault Prisoner CM Carman Marcou Prisoner RL Robin L. McDie Prisoner SS Suzy Shachlett Prisoner LC Laura Canroll Prisoner BK B. Koder Prisoner TB Tamara Blackburn Prisoner CF Cammie Fulco Prisoner DC Dawn Crowe Prisoner TK Theresa Kozak Prisoner NM Nalara McGill Prisoner JH Jessica Harihg Prisoner LC Laura Carroll Prisoner

Daniela Álvarez Prisoner RM Rebecca Mann Prisoner FD Faith DelaRosa Prisoner LK Linda Kay Olson Prisoner MC Meredith Case Prisoner JW Jenica Williams Prisoner AB Apryl Brown Prisoner TN Tiffany Now Prisoner RM Roxanne Martinez Prisoner KK Kimberly King Prisoner JM J. Marlin Moss Prisoner LM Lisa Mielke Prisoner SH Sara H. Renwick Prisoner RS Rebecca Smith Prisoner LM Laila Moore Prisoner SA Starla Anderson Prisoner MH Missy Hewitt Prisoner AB Amy Brown Prisoner AF April Foster Prisoner LF Lisa Floyd Prisoner MP Monica Pent Prisoner ML Mariana L. Houston Prisoner KR Kimberly R. Smith Prisoner DC Danielle Cooper Prisoner AC April Collin Prisoner ML Mariana Lara Prisoner KM Kathryn McCully Prisoner SM Sheryl McKim Prisoner CE Charlotte Ellis Prisoner / Ninjas AS Amber Shipp Prisoner C Carmella! Prisoner JW Janet White Mutant SW Sharon Wright MAIME BUNDY Band Member

Todd Jenkins Ninjas JT Jeremy Tantibanchachai Ninjas

Mario Mims Guard JM James M. Johnston Radio announcer (voice) (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Women-in-Prison Parody

This film gleefully lampoons women-in-prison tropes with an overload of eccentric inmates, silly wardens, and genre clichés turned up to eleven.

Mutant Zombies & Mad Scientists

A deranged scientist's experiments unleash mutant zombies, blending horror-comedy with classic exploitation elements.

Kung Fu Food Fights

Expect flying noodles and martial arts chaos as food fights reach new slapstick heights inside the prison cafeteria.

Mud Wrestling Mayhem

Not content with just bar brawls, this film delivers memorable mud wrestling scenes for those who like their comedy messy.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed Prison-A-Go-Go!? +

Prison-A-Go-Go! was directed by Barak Epstein.

How long is Prison-A-Go-Go!? +

Prison-A-Go-Go! has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Prison-A-Go-Go!? +

Prison-A-Go-Go! is an action-comedy film.

Where can I watch Prison-A-Go-Go!? +

You can watch Prison-A-Go-Go! on SassyFlix.

How does Janie get herself into the prison to rescue her sister? +

Janie deliberately gets herself sent to the prison by killing a mentally handicapped man after discovering her sister's location from a business card.