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The Chair 2016

“In Warden We Trust”

Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Director
Chad Ferrin
Network
Terror Films
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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★ TMDB users: 3.4/10 from 9 votes Horror Released
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★ 3.4/10
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What is The Chair?

Topic: Film "The Chair" (2016). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2016
Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Release date
Apr 22, 2016
Original language
EN
Studios
Terror Films
Budget
$25,433
Genres
Horror
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 3.4/10 from 9 votes
Episode runtime
~96 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Terror Films
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Topic: Film "The Chair" (2016).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown (no bold, no italics, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 5: Word count: 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: Use ONLY provided material.
Source [1]: Title: The Chair (2016). Release Date: 04/22/2016 (US). Genre: Horror. Runtime: 1h 36m. Synopsis: An innocent man on death row witnesses savage killings at the hands of the prison's sadistic Warden. To survive, he must match the brutality in the prison and confront his own horrifying past.
Source [2]: Director: Chad Ferrin. Cast: Bill Oberst Jr., Roddy Piper, Noah Hathaway, Zach Galligan. Plot details: The line between good and evil becomes blurred as a death row inmate fights to maintain his sanity and escape the clutches of a deranged Warden and his sadistic guards. Based on the comic book mini-series from Alterna Comics.
Source [3]: Mentions a different film "The Chair" about Danielle Velayo and Alanna Chisholm. This is a different movie (likely a different year or just a

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Should you watch it?

“A death row inmate fights for survival against a sadistic warden in this gritty prison horror film.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a tense battle for sanity against a deranged antagonist
  • Based on an established comic book mini-series
  • Explores the blurred lines between good and evil in a confined setting
Keep in mind
  • The intense focus on brutality and sadistic behavior may be difficult for some viewers

Watch it if you enjoy dark, high-stakes prison thrillers that lean into visceral horror.

The film maintains a grim and aggressive tone with a pacing that emphasizes the claustrophobic nature of death row.

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Is The Chair worth watching?

It is worth watching for fans of horror who appreciate comic book adaptations and stories focused on psychological survival in extreme settings.

How long is the film?

The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes.

What is the primary conflict?

The primary conflict involves an innocent inmate fighting to survive the brutal and sadistic actions of the prison warden.

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