Death House (1987)

A renegade federal agent uses a new drug to create an army of unbeatable warriors.

Director:

John Saxon

Writers:

William Selby (screenplay), David S. Freeman (screenplay),

Stars:

Dennis Cole, Anthony Franciosa, Dino Paskas

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dennis Cole	...	Derek Keillor
Anthony Franciosa	...	Vic Moretti
Dino Paskas	...	Jimmy
Dana Lis Mason	...	Genelle Davis (as Dana Lis)
Ron O'Neal	...	Tom Boyle
Salvatore Richichi	...	Tony (as Sal Richichi)
Michael R. Long	...	First Lazzada Gangster
Rickey Pardon	...	Hector Morales (as Ricky Pardon)
Jim Golff	...	Hector's Bodyguard
Joe Zimmerman	...	2nd Lazzada Gangster (as Joseph Zimmerman)
Carl A. Watson	...	3rd Lazzada Gangster
Daniel Kong	...	Viet Nam Soldier
Frank Marino	...	Augie
Bill Brinsfield	...	John Lazzada
David Marriott	...	Lazzada Bodyguard

Storyline

A renegade federal agent uses a new drug to create an army of unbeatable warriors.

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Plot Keywords:

nude woman murdered | arm ripped off | prison | framed for murder | gangster | 

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Taglines:

No One Gets Out ... Alive

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Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

May 1989 (France)

Also Known As:

Zombie Death House

Filming Locations:

Lincoln Heights Jail - 401 N. Avenue 19, Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Double Helix Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shot in 23 days.

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Connections

Referenced in Dead Men Walking (2005)

User Reviews

I couldn't even make it through halfway...

Quite honestly, this has to be one of the worst films I have ever put myself through. I didn't even make it through the halfway mark, and that's saying something, considering I have watched some pretty dreadful films. I don't think the filmmakers even knew what kind of film they wanted to make. A mobster drama, or a horror film. It plays as both. The former taking up a good third of the film. So, my advice... avoid it unless you want to give up and hour and a half of your life, that you will never get back. Granted, John Saxon is a wonderful actor. But his talent as a director leaves a lot to be desired. Oh, and one more thing, the $1000 Shock Insurance Certificate that was included with the DVD, should be used to provide the first person who dies of boredom, not shock while viewing this awful film.