Hellblock 13 (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1999, Hellblock 13 is a horror film directed by Paul Talbot, running about 90 minutes. “Once Inside You'll Pray For the Chair!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a haunted death row cellblock, a deranged female serial killer reads a trio of twisted tales to her executioner.
Who’s in it. Hellblock 13 stars Gunnar Hansen as The Executioner, Debbie Rochon as Tara, Jennifer Peluso as Heidi Mae / Biker Girl and J.J. North as Big Rhonda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Hellblock 13 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hellblock 13 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hellblock 13 tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hellblock 13 (1999)?
- In US, Hellblock 13 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hellblock 13 worth watching?
- Hellblock 13 holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hellblock 13?
- Hellblock 13 stars Gunnar Hansen, Debbie Rochon, Jennifer Peluso, J.J. North and Bill Kealey.
- When was Hellblock 13 released?
- Hellblock 13 was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.