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    In Hell
    Genre: Thriller

    Reviewed In Issue 80 (Jan 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lawrence Taylor, Marnie Alton, Malakai Davidson & Billy Rieck

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: 3
    Internet Links
    http://www.sonypictures.com
    Special Features
    Includes a 16-minute featurette on the Making Of In Hell.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 00894
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 Pervasive strong violence, language and brief nudity
    (Retail Price): $24.95
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 97
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2003
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 11/25/03
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Ringo Lam
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    Story Synopsis:
    After killing his wife's murderer in cold blood, Kyle LeBlanc (Van Damme) is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Shortly after arriving at Kravavi Prison he realizes that he has instead been sentenced to life In Hell. Among the cruel and unusual punishment that goes on inside the walls, the warden gets his kicks by arranging fights to the death among the prisoners. Realizing that fighting is the only thing that may keep him alive, Kyle takes part in the action but never gives up hope for life on the outside. (Tricia Littrell)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a picture that has somewhat of a soft character throughout. Though details can appear generally satisfying at times with nicely rendered textures, the picture is inherently soft. Color fidelity is also off, appearing reddish with annoying pink skin tones. Edge enhancement and pixelization are occasionally noticed. (Suzanne Hodges) The disc also includes a modified 1.33:1 (4:3) full screen version of the movie -- not reviewed.

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    The Dolby

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