The Jailhouse movie was filmed in a century-old jailhouse in rural Pender County, NC. The circumstances and history of this jail also served as the inspiration for the movie's storyline.
The jail was constructed in the early 1900's and designed so that the jailer and his family would reside on the first floor while inmates awaiting trial would be locked in cells on the second floor. The jailer and his wife were responsible for dispatch duties, feeding the inmates and tending to their health and welfare as well as the cleanliness of the jail.
The Jailhouse Writer/Director Billy Lewis and Producer/Actor Brandon Luck thoroughly researched the history of the Pender County jailhouse, interviewed citizens who were directly involved with the jail while it was still active (including the Jail Matron of the 1970's), and learned of some gruesome and terrifying incidents that occurred here.
The sheer potential for horror with a situation such as this live-in jail, combined with an actual history of violence and disaster, provided Lewis with the material he would need to create the screenplay and direct the film.
C. Thomas Howell stars alongside Rey Valentin and Lindsey McKeon. The Jailhouse is currently in post-production and is set to be released in 2009.
Please contact the Producers of The Jailhouse with any questions, comments, or feedback.
