David Sherwood is an actor known for his role in Purgatory (1988), a film that delves into the surreal intersections of life and death. Set against a backdrop of existential dread, Sherwood’s performance captures the essence of a character navigating the complexities of the afterlife. Though his filmography may be limited, his contribution to this cult classic highlights the unique narrative style that defines the genre, making Purgatory a notable entry in the realm of exploitation cinema.
Purgatory
Carly is happily spreading goodness and light as a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa when she and her pal Melanie run afoul of the local, highly corrupt, justice system. Despite numerous bribes by her mother Ruth, the two girls receive an eleven-year sentence on phony charges of drug-peddling. They are sentenced to serve their time at a prison run by a dissolute warden Bledsoe who typically employs his better looking female prisoners as prostitutes. Melanie kills herself after being gang-raped by guards, and Carly, realizing she'll get no help from the U.S. Embassy, has no choice but to escape.
