Classic Prison Flicks
There are elements common to all great "prison movies". The cell block and the inmates who live there, in close quarters. The dirty uniforms. The noisy mess hall. The dynamic between the inmates and the guards. The dynamic between fellow inmates, be it friendly or unfriendly. Riots. Plans for escape. Scenes of violence.
The films in this modest list define what we consider a "prison movie", with the genre's foundations dating back to the gritty Pre-Code era. Each film is a shining example of what makes prison stories so compelling.
The films in this modest list define what we consider a "prison movie", with the genre's foundations dating back to the gritty Pre-Code era. Each film is a shining example of what makes prison stories so compelling.
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