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Did anyone else get horror movie vibes from this?


The creepy “Welcome to Alcatraz” introduction during the storm, Wolf’s terrifying glares & demeanor, the constant musical riffs during the digging sequences that sound like they’re from “Halloween,” the entire scene where Doc mutilates himself, etc. It’s like they couldn’t decide if it was going to be a docudrama, thriller, or horror film. Definitely one of Eastwood’s most unique roles.

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I got vibes that Shawshank Redemption got a lot from this movie.

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No doubt. Shawshank is a sugarcoated version of this.

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