
Lock Up
How much can a man take...before he gives back?
Directed by John Flynn
Produced by Carolco Pictures, White Eagle
A gritty prison thriller about a man trapped by a vengeful warden's personal vendetta, built on sustained tension and the protagonist's struggle against an oppressive system.
Frank Leone is nearing the end of his prison term for a relatively minor crime. Just before he is paroled, however, Warden Drumgoole takes charge. Drumgoole was assigned to a hell-hole prison after his administration was publicly humiliated by Leone, and has now arrived on the scene to ensure that Leone never sees the light of day.
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Is Lock Up one of a kind? No. Less singular than 96% of films.
Is Lock Up scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Lock Up easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Lock Up violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.
Does Lock Up end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.
Is Lock Up sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































