
The Haunting of Alcatraz
Inspired by actual events at America's most notorious jail.
Directed by Steve Lawson
Produced by Creativ Studios
A paranoid, atmospheric horror film set in a notorious prison where a guard encounters escalating supernatural disturbances culminating in an inmate's mysterious death.
Alcatraz. 1937. A young prison guard working the night shift experiences a string of chilling disturbances culminating in the bizarre death of an inmate at the most famous prison in the world
Questions people ask
Does The Haunting of Alcatraz end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is The Haunting of Alcatraz scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is The Haunting of Alcatraz easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is The Haunting of Alcatraz violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is The Haunting of Alcatraz sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Haunting of Alcatraz
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Haunting of Alcatraz
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Haunting of Alcatraz, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Haunting of Alcatraz, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Haunting of Alcatraz, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































