Prisoner (2007)

In the clandestine underbelly of Hollywood, notorious filmmaker Darek Playto, known for his temperament and contentious reputation, prepares for his latest project - a raw, violent prison drama. Drawn to the shadows, he seeks the perfect backdrop, a location as gritty and brutal as his narrative. His quest leads him to a desolate, decaying prison in Tennessee, a forsaken monument of torment that once bristled with the cries of the condemned. Believing he'd found the perfect setting for his cruel tale, Playto ventures into the eerie depths of the prison, his every step echoing through the silent halls. However, he soon discovers he's not alone in this forsaken labyrinth. Trapped by a mysterious Jailer, Playto's exploration morphs into a gripping tale of survival. His only hope for escape lies within the secrets of his past, his controversial career, and his complicated relationship with his mother. Under the watchful lens of his own camera, Playto is forced to confront and narrate his life, answering a series of increasingly intimate questions. As the cold walls of the derelict prison close in, Playto must confront not just the physical captivity but the psychological chains of his past. The line between his art and life blurs, revealing a haunting portrait of a man ensnared in the labyrinth of his own making. Can Playto find an escape, or will he become a permanent resident of the prison that was once just a location scout? The 'Prisoner' invites you to delve into the captivating depths of a filmmaker's mind, where the horrors of reality and fiction intertwine.

Prisoner is a horror movie featuring Julian McMahon and directed by Robert Archer Lynn.

Prisoner is currently streaming on DIRECTV.