Few genres tap into society’s worst fears and most illicit curiosities more than the prison film. Jails, felons, and the ...

The prison movie genre brings life’s most fundamental struggles to the fore, as characters are forced to confront isolation, subjugation, and the inhumanity of having their agency stripped away. From ...

The Escape Plan franchise built its reputation on impossible prisons and legendary action stars. A fourth film could push the ...

Zach Laws is a longtime entertainment journalist and movie features writer. He is also an independent filmmaker and member of the Screen Actors Guild based out of Los Angeles. Zach grew up watching ...