Escape from Hell (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1980, Escape from Hell is a thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Edoardo Mulargia, running about 93 minutes. “The Warden's Just Handed Down A Stiff Sentence!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A women's prison camp is located deep in the tropical rain forest. Sadistic guards and a warden from hell make life almost unbearable for the inmates, and any infraction of the rules is dealt with swiftly and savagely. The camp doctor is horrified at what he sees happening, and drinks heavily to push the horror away. Finally the inmates have had had enough, and they enlist the help of the doctor to try and escape.
Who’s in it. Escape from Hell stars Anthony Steffen as Doctor Farrell, Ajita Wilson as Zaira, Cristina Lay as Vivienne and Cintia Lodetti as Katie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Escape from Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape from Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from Hell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape from Hell (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape from Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape from Hell worth watching?
- Escape from Hell holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape from Hell?
- Escape from Hell stars Anthony Steffen, Ajita Wilson, Cristina Lay, Cintia Lodetti and Luciano Pigozzi.
- When was Escape from Hell released?
- Escape from Hell was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.