Fortress

Fortress

For one teacher and nine children, the lesson of the day is kill or be killed.

1985 · 88 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Horror, Thriller

After being kidnapped by four masked men, a teacher and her students rebel by plotting against the criminals.

Directed by Arch Nicholson · Written by Everett De Roche

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