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Terminal Island is a 1973 American exploitation film directed by Stephanie Rothman. Its story is set on an isolated island used as a penal colony for convicted murderers after the death penalty has been abolished. The inmates form competing groups and struggle over control, resources, and personal freedom. The film is notable for placing women among the central fighters and for combining prison drama, survival action, and low-budget genre conventions.
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How good is Terminal Island?
Terminal Island scores 5.28/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Prison Film category. Low-budget exploitation action with cult curiosity and recognizable cast, but weak reviews and rough production values.
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