Brawl in Cell Block 99 (Zahler)

[Dukefrukem]

This is on Amazon Prime FYI, as is a Ghost Story

[Morris Schæffer]

Well, this was a sickening, totally engaging piece of prison movie. I do not agree with Davis that Vaughn's human side really shines through, he's more like a harbinger of death and destruction, doing what needs to be done and not asking questions although there are moments of reflection. I'm not sure that Cell Block 99 and Red Leaf prison are really worse than the other one though. In the end, Vaughn [

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can sort of go about his business, circumvent the waist contraption rather easily

] with no hint of warden Tuggle in sight except towards the end.

Fight scenes are among the best in a really long time, coherently shot and appreciably (which sounds odd) painful to sit through. And throwing in Udo Kier and Don Johnson isn't a raw deal either.

The homage, intentional or not though probably the latter, to Streetfighter 2's bonus stage was hilarious, but in a good way. This is top 10 of last year for me.

[Dukefrukem]

I love this movie.

[Morris Schæffer]

I love this movie.

I just decided that I'm gonna make it a top priority to watch Bone Tomahawk.