Chained Heat (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1983, Chained Heat is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Paul Nicholas, running about 99 minutes. “What these women did to get into prison is nothing compared to what they'll do to get out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Linda Blair plays Carol, a young woman who must serve 18 months in prison after driving drunk and killing a man. The prison turns out to be brimming with decadence, corruption and sleaze, where the other female inmates are sadistic crack-selling lesbian rapists and the guards and warden are no better.
Who’s in it. Chained Heat stars Linda Blair as Carol Henderson, John Vernon as Warden Bacman, Sybil Danning as Ericka and Tamara Dobson as Duchess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Chained Heat has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $6.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chained Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chained Heat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chained Heat (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chained Heat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chained Heat worth watching?
- Chained Heat holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chained Heat?
- Chained Heat stars Linda Blair, John Vernon, Sybil Danning, Tamara Dobson and Stella Stevens.
- When was Chained Heat released?
- Chained Heat was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.