Writer/Director (and sometimes comic book maker) S. Craig Zahler's Brawl in Cell Block 99 is a Neo-noir prison action thriller film.

If that sounds like trying to stuff way too many genres into one movie, fear not: it's violent and compelling, plain and simple.

With his churning style, Zahler makes a slow-roasted film that occasionally explodes into fits of violence you can't unsee.

But with standout performances from Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Carpenter, and more, the film pulls you into its characters' plight and forces you to see it through. It's as much about a harrowing journey as it is any chaotic spectacle.

Join me for this episode as we talk about why this movie is worth your time and what legacy it has as a modern cultish favorite.

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