The Jail: The Women's Hell (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 8.5

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Released in 2006, The Jail: The Women's Hell is a drama, crime and horror film directed by Bruno Mattei, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Three women are sent by steamboat to an undisclosed jungle prison called "The Home of Lost Souls". Here they experience the usual beatings, whippings, cat fights and humiliations. The butch warden has a deal on the side with a local pimp who forces them to dance in bikinis at a nightclub and sexually service the patrons. Tired of cages, rape, torture and rats, the girls kill the resident snitch and escape into the jungle.

Who’s in it. The Jail: The Women's Hell stars Yvette Yzon as Jennifer, Dyane Craystan as Monica, Amelie Pontailler as Carol and Jim Gaines as The Governor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Jail: The Women's Hell sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp and Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jail: The Women's Hell page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Jail: The Women's Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Jail: The Women's Hell (2006)?
In US, The Jail: The Women's Hell is available to stream on Midnight Pulp and Bloodstream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Jail: The Women's Hell worth watching?
The Jail: The Women's Hell holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Jail: The Women's Hell?
The Jail: The Women's Hell stars Yvette Yzon, Dyane Craystan, Amelie Pontailler, Jim Gaines and Odette Khan.
When was The Jail: The Women's Hell released?
The Jail: The Women's Hell was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.