Top 10 Sci-Fi Films Featuring Prison Fights

Description: In a dystopian future, Manhattan Island has been turned into a maximum-security prison. When the President's plane crashes there, Snake Plissken, a former Special Forces soldier, is sent in to rescue him, leading to intense confrontations and fights.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a sequel to "Assault on Precinct 13," but evolved into its own unique story. Kurt Russell's character, Snake Plissken, became an iconic anti-hero in cinema.

Description: In a totalitarian society, a wrongly convicted cop must survive a deadly game show where prisoners fight for their lives against professional killers. The film features intense combat scenes set in a futuristic prison-like arena.

Fact: The film is loosely based on Stephen King's novel under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Arnold Schwarzenegger's character was originally named Ben Richards, but was changed to avoid confusion with the novel's protagonist.

Description: An American engineer is imprisoned in a Southeast Asian prison where he must navigate through corruption, violence, and a prison riot to escape. The film includes intense fight scenes and survival tactics.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, and the prison scenes were filmed in an actual prison, giving the movie an authentic feel.

Description: Ten death row inmates from around the world are brought to a remote island to fight to the death in a reality TV show. The film showcases brutal combat in a survival-of-the-fittest scenario.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life event of the "Survivor" series, but with a much darker twist. It was shot on location in Queensland, Australia.

Description: In this remake of the 1975 film, a framed ex-convict must race in a deadly prison event where the cars are armed with weapons, and the drivers fight to the death. The film combines high-speed chases with brutal hand-to-hand combat.

Fact: The film was inspired by Roger Corman's original "Death Race 2000," but updated with modern technology and a new storyline. Jason Statham's character, Jensen Ames, was originally named Frankenstein in the original film.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world, survivors live in underground bunkers. When one colony faces starvation, a team is sent to another colony, only to find it overrun by cannibalistic prisoners. The film features brutal fights for survival.

Fact: The film was shot in Toronto, Canada, with sets designed to mimic the claustrophobic feel of underground bunkers. It was originally titled "Colony."

Description: A wrongly convicted CIA agent must rescue the President's daughter from a maximum-security space prison where the inmates have taken control. The film features zero-gravity fights and high-stakes action.

Fact: The film was originally titled "MS One: Maximum Security." It was shot in Belgrade, Serbia, with the prison scenes being built on a soundstage.

Description: During the annual Purge, a senator and her team are trapped in a fortified safe house, where they must fight off waves of attackers, including prisoners released for the event. The film includes intense combat scenes within a dystopian setting.

Fact: This is the third installment in "The Purge" franchise, expanding the universe with political intrigue and survival elements. The film explores the societal impact of the Purge on different classes of people.

Description: A disgraced boxer is sent to a Russian prison where he must fight in underground matches to survive. The film blends prison life with intense fight scenes, showcasing the brutality of the penal system.

Fact: This is the sequel to the 2002 film "Undisputed," but features a different cast and setting. Michael Jai White, who plays the lead, is also a martial artist and choreographed many of the fight scenes.

Description: In the year 2036, a couple is imprisoned in a high-tech prison where inmates are controlled by mind-altering drugs and subjected to brutal fights for survival. The film explores themes of resistance and rebellion within a futuristic prison system.

Fact: The film was shot in Australia, and the prison set was built on an old military base. It was one of the first films to use digital morphing technology for special effects.