
Nightmare in Badham County
Where Innocence Is A Punishable Crime
Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey
Produced by ABC Circle Films, ABC
A grim exploitation thriller about two innocent women trapped in a corrupt Southern prison system, driven by systemic abuse and the paranoia of being powerless in a rigged system.
Two UCLA coeds have engine trouble in small Southern town. When they spurn the local sheriff's advances he arranges for them to be taken to the women's prison on trivial charges (the judge is a cousin), where they must endure atrocities at the hands of the administrators of the prison and the prison guards.
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Questions people ask
Is Nightmare in Badham County scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Nightmare in Badham County violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Nightmare in Badham County easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Nightmare in Badham County sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Nightmare in Badham County end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
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Like Nightmare in Badham County
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Nightmare in Badham County
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Nightmare in Badham County, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Nightmare in Badham County, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Nightmare in Badham County, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































