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Caged women fight for survival and freedom in a brutal jungle prison.

HELL HOLE

Caged like animals! Sexually abused and brutally tortured! … Escape is their only hope!

1978 · 1h 22m · NR · Action / Crime / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Attractive women must escape from a jungle prison.

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What is Hell Hole about?

Hell Hole is a 1978 action, crime, and drama film directed by Cirio H. Santiago about attractive women trying to escape from a jungle prison where they are abused and tortured.

Programmer's Pick

Leave your illusions of rehabilitation at the door—Hell Hole is pure, unfiltered women-in-prison mayhem, complete with sadistic wardens and jungle peril. Cirio H. Santiago knows the formula: exploitation, action, and enough catfights to fill several cages. Bring your grit and a strong stomach.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Hell Hole throws viewers into a remote jungle prison where women are caged, tormented, and forced to endure sadistic abuse. Their captors treat them like animals, subjecting them to relentless brutality and humiliation. The only hope for these women lies in their determination to escape, despite overwhelming odds and constant threats from the prison's ruthless guards and overseers. With an unflinching eye on exploitation, the film blends action, crime, and drama as it follows the captives’ desperate struggle for survival and freedom. If you have a taste for women-in-prison films that pull no punches, this raw entry checks every box: violence, rebellion, and the fight for liberation.

Details & Specs

Director
Cirio H. Santiago
Writers
Ken Metcalfe, Cirio H. Santiago
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
United States of America, Philippines
Language
English
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Also Known As
Hölle des Dschungels, Women of Hell's Island

Cast & Crew

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Director: Cirio H. Santiago Writers: Ken Metcalfe +1 more
IG Ingrid Greer Maggie NK Nanette K. Martin CN Carry Nichols BW Beate Williams Cindy KM Ken Metcalfe Slavemaster Rosemarie Gil Rosemarie Gil SG Sherry Greenwood Joe Mari Avellana Joe Mari Avellana Henchman BB Bill Baldridge Henchman NH Nigel Hogge Henchman VO Victor Ordoñez Camp Commander BH Bob Hood EB Eazy Black HM Helen McNeely MR Marlene Robbins Karen Muller Serreau Karen Muller Serreau (as Karen Muller) JB Julie Barry

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Why Cult

Jungle Prison Setting

The film's gritty action unfolds in a remote, lawless jungle prison, ramping up the danger and desperation.

Women-in-Prison Exploitation

Hell Hole is a classic entry in the women-in-prison subgenre, delivering all the exploitation hallmarks: abuse, rebellion, and steamy tension.

Unflinching Sadism

The film doesn't hold back on scenes of torture, sadism, and sexual abuse, staying true to its grindhouse roots.

Escape Against Odds

Attractive women plotting their escape from captivity fuel the film's suspense and drive, making every moment tense.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Women imprisoned in jungle facility

Threat

Sadistic guards and overseers

Effect

Abuse, torture, and captivity

Countermeasure

Attempted escape

Setting

Remote jungle prison

Questions from the Vault

When was Hell Hole released? +

Hell Hole was released in 1978.

Who directed Hell Hole? +

Hell Hole was directed by Cirio H. Santiago.

How long is Hell Hole? +

Hell Hole has a runtime of 82 minutes.

What genre is Hell Hole? +

Hell Hole is an action, crime, and drama film.

Where can I watch Hell Hole? +

Hell Hole is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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