Grace Zabriskie, born in 1941, is an American actress known for her compelling performances in cult and exploitation films. She appears as the enigmatic character in Galaxy of Terror (1981), a film that blends science fiction with horror in a nightmarish setting. Zabriskie's work extends to Pulse Pounders (1988), where her presence adds depth to the film's surreal narrative. With a career that also touches on powerful dramas like Prison Stories: Women on the Inside (1991) and Me and Will (1999), she has solidified her place in the realm of unconventional cinema.
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
A dramatization examining the effect of prison life on the family unit. "Parole Board" examines the story of a woman who is jailed for killing her husband. Coming up for parole she finds it difficult to face the prospect of renewing her relationship with the daughter she left behind. "Esperanza" focuses on the story of a Puerto Rican woman whose son is arrested for dealing in drugs while she is doing time for the same crime. "New Chicks" is about two young prison newcomers, one who arrives pregnant. Their friendship is put to the test when the pregnant inmate aligns herself with a powerful jail gang leader in hopes of gaining better treatment for her unborn child.
