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Amazon Hot Box (2018): Cast & Ratings

Amazon Hot Box (2018) movie poster

Amazon Hot Box is a 2018 action horror film directed by James Bickert, starring Ellie Church as Inga Von Krupp / Angry Villager 3, Tristan Risk and Alyss Winkler. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and was made on a reported $250,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 51/100.

Echo Score
51
budget
$250K
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Amazon Hot Box (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
James Bickert
Genres
Horror , Action , Drama
Original language
English
Budget
$250K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Amazon Hot Box About?

The premise of Amazon Hot Box without spoilers.

A college student finds herself trapped within a brutal jungle prison and must fight to survive. The prison is ruled by a ruthless wardress who conducts dangerous voodoo experiments and utilizes a horrifying torture machine to control the inmates. She must find a way to escape the deadly environment and the wardress's cruel machinations.

Amazon Hot Box Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • jungle
  • women in prison
  • female nudity
  • topless woman
  • lesbian sex
  • bare chested man
  • threesome
  • softcore
  • gore
  • hanged woman
  • woman hanged
  • barefoot woman
+1 more
  • woman fights a woman
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Cast & crew

Amazon Hot Box Cast & Characters

Ellie Church leads the cast as Inga Von Krupp / Angry Villager 3, with Tristan Risk as Val and Alyss Winkler as Charlie. Directed by James Bickert; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Amazon Hot Box

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From the director

More from James Bickert

More films directed by James Bickert: Frankenstein Created Bikers and Dumpster Baby.

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Ratings

Amazon Hot Box Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 51/100, strongest in sensory experience (58) and weakest in character & emotion (45).

51 /100

Amazon Hot Box Echo Score Breakdown

Amazon Hot Box delivers a deliberately exaggerated pastiche of 1970s women‑in‑prison exploitation, but its execution is uneven. While the film boasts energetic performances from Ellie Church and moments of vivid gore, the set design feels cheap, the narrative meanders, and the tonal shifts often clash. The result is a niche, campy experience that may entertain genre enthusiasts but leaves most viewers unmoved.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 48

    In terms of art and craft, the film shows a low‑budget aesthetic that hampers its visual credibility. The location work occasionally convinces, yet the production design appears improvised and the CGI effects are described as cheesy. Editing feels rushed, contributing to a sense of hurried assembly rather than polished filmmaking.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    When it comes to character and emotion, performances vary widely. Ellie Church is highlighted for carrying scenes, while other cast members deliver uneven, sometimes inauthentic portrayals. Depth is limited, and chemistry among actors is often superficial, resulting in a mixed impression that leans toward disappointment despite occasional standout moments.

  • Story & Flow 50

    The story and flow present a chaotic blend of homage, parody, and horror. Plot points advance quickly, and the ending lacks clear resolution, leading to perceived incoherence. Originality is evident in the genre mash‑up, yet pacing irregularities and tangled narrative threads keep the overall engagement at a middling level.

  • Sensory Experience 58

    Sensory experience benefits from a lively soundtrack and moments of striking camera work that recall classic exploitation films. However, sound design is uneven and gore effects range from cartoonish to effective. The visual style oscillates between purposeful camp and unintentionally sloppy execution, producing a mixed but slightly above‑average sensory impression.

  • Rewatch Factor 55

    Rewatch factor hinges on the viewer's tolerance for B‑movie excess. Fans of the genre may enjoy repeat viewings for its campy humor and occasional standout scenes, while others find little incentive beyond novelty. The film's divisive nature yields a moderate replay value that does not guarantee broad repeat appeal.

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Amazon Hot Box Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Amazon Hot Box.

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Amazon Hot Box Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Piekielne więzienie” and “亚马逊热盒”.

Also known as
  • Piekielne więzienie
  • 亚马逊热盒

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FAQ

Amazon Hot Box FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Amazon Hot Box, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Amazon Hot Box?

Amazon Hot Box runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Amazon Hot Box released?

Amazon Hot Box was released on June 15, 2018.

Who directed Amazon Hot Box?

Amazon Hot Box was directed by James Bickert.

More films by James Bickert

Who is in the cast of Amazon Hot Box?

Amazon Hot Box stars Ellie Church as Inga Von Krupp / Angry Villager 3, Tristan Risk as Val and Alyss Winkler as Charlie, among 18 credited actors.

What was the budget of Amazon Hot Box?

Amazon Hot Box had a reported budget of $250,000.

Does Amazon Hot Box have a post-credit scene?

No. Amazon Hot Box has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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