Day 20: Terror on Alcatraz

   Bet you didn’t know Escape From Alcatraz had a horror film sequel, did you? Okay not really but Frank Morris is back! Years after his escape from Alcatraz, Morris returns to find the key to the safety deposit box left by his fellow escapees. Entering the island as part of a tour group, he’s recognized by a young man with a fascination for historical criminals. The young man manages to convince a small group of the tourists to return with him to investors Franks presence. A bloodthirsty Morris awaits them and he’s not about to let anybody ruin his plan.

    Who’s idea was this? Because it just doesn’t work. An old, over the hill Frank Morris as a slasher villain? Sure he’s a notorious criminal but is he the subject of anybody’s nightmares? I don’t think so.  In this film he’s just an asshole whose willing to kill to get his key and his money. He’s not even funny like the killer in Psycho Cop. He just grunts unintelligibly as he murders his victims.

      There are some serious inconsistencies in the story. After being convinced to return to Alcatraz to investigate Morris, the tourists proceed to just party. They all but forget why they originally came as they look for places to have sex and get drunk. How in the hell did they even sneak back in? There’s apparently  24 hour security at the prison. Of course the film doesn’t reveal this until well after these kids sneak back in. How useless is the security? Well they’re killed off mere minutes after being introduced. You be the judge.


    It’d be one thing if Terror on Alcatraz was just a bad movie. It is. The characters are lame, the story is ludicrous, and it’s about as terrifying as an infant kitten. It’d probably be a solid 1 1/2 Tape film just with that. But no, it has to tack on 15 more minutes after the climax just to force an incredibly stupid “twist” ending. That’s right, complete with a totally pointless dinner scene. This is the definition of time wasted. So I’m docking it another 1/2 Tape.

Body Count:6