"Women in Prison" films are a genre of exploitation that emerged in the early 1970s alongside the rise of erotic cinema. These films depict the abuse—including rape, humiliation, enslavement, and sadism—to which female prisoners are subjected. Nudity, sexual intercourse, and erotic scenes are frequently featured. Because they are prison films, they are shot in confined and cramped spaces and are low-budget productions in every aspect, from the cast to the costumes. They share similar themes with genres such as Nazisploitation and Nunsploitation. Films from the United States, Italy, and Asia are frequently found within this subgenre. Women in Prison films reached the peak of their popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. They remain popular even today. “Women in Prison” films can be found in hybrid forms alongside other exploitation genres such as “Rape and Revenge” films, “Sexploitation” films, “Splatter” films, and “Slasher” films.