Deathrow Gameshow

Deathrow Gameshow

1987 · 83 min · EN · R · 5.7 (22 votes)
Dir. Mark Pirro · Starring John McCafferty, Robyn Blythe, Beano, Mark Lasky, Darwyn Carson, Kent Butler · Music Gregg Gross

In the year 1991, contestants don't play for prizes...they play for their lives!

CrimeComedy

Chuck Toedan's the host of a gameshow featuring death row convicts competeing in life-or-death contests in hopes of cheating the executioner or, at the very least, winning some nice prizes for their next of kin. Not surprisingly, Chuck has made more than a few enemies, from outraged viewers trying to ban his show, to families of losing contestants looking for revenge. A hitman hired by one such family has shown up at Chuck's office, and he'll need to enlist the help of his most outspoken critic to keep from ending up like most of his contestants.

VIBE

This is a sleazy, exploitative romp that skewers media sensationalism and capital punishment with a darkly comedic, campy edge. It feels like a forgotten VHS gem, perfect for a trashy, late-night watch.

darkly comedicsatiricalsleazycampysteadyexploitation80s trash cinemalow-budgetmedia critiquecapital punishmentmorality
stripteasedeath rowfictional game showinmatetelevision host
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