Something diabolical is taking place on the set of "The Task" a new reality show in which players complete terrifying missions within the confines of an abandoned prison hoping to win a hefty cash prize. As six young students explore their new environment, malicious spirits make their presence known in the most gruesome ways imaginable, Unable to escape the labyrinthine prison, the contestants become unwitting pawns caught at the centre of a blood-soaked night of terror.
Production
Genuinely creepy abandoned prison location
Practical Effects
Old-school gore effects that aged weirdly well
Director
Alex Orwell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed at the actual abandoned Lincoln Castle prison in England, which was later converted into apartments. Imagine THAT real estate listing.
Released during the peak of 'torture porn' era horror, this flopped so hard it became a direct-to-video cautionary tale about jumping on bandwagons.
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