Monsters (TV Series) Cellmates (1990) User Reviews

Good episode, with a really bizarre twist.

[b_kite · 7/10 · 28 May 2021]

Timothy Danforth is a spoiled rich kid who ends up in a Mexican jail. We learn he's there cause he hit a kid speeding in his Porsche and then punched a policeman, we also later learn he maybe there dealing drugs. Regardless he ends up in a cell next to an odd old man who tells him he's in the bad cell where killers, rapists, and child abusers end up and that nobody ever leaves it alive. Interesting episode that spends most of the time building our lead Maxwell Caulfield (from Grease 2 fame) as the most unlikable guy, then hits us with a really bizarre twist ending which I'm not to sure about. Regardless it's a good enjoyable episode, Ferdy Mayne is good as the old man, and there's even some nice effects work towards the end.

Cool episode

[Woodyanders · 8/10 · 29 November 2019]

Spoiled and entitled rich American Timothy Danforth (well played to the arrogant and obnoxious hilt by Maxwell Caulfield) finds himself in a South American jail after he kills a kid with his car. Worse yet, the old guy (a pleasingly colorful portrayal by Ferdy Mayne) in the cell next to his informs Danforth that he's in a bad cell that no one ever leaves from.

Director Stephen Tolkin keeps the enjoyable story moving along at a quick pace as well as makes neat use of the dingy and cramped jail cell setting. David Odell's crafty script smartly explores the theme of justice being properly served. David Sage contributes a nifty turn as a shrewd lawyer. Best of all, it's a real treat to see the despicable Danforth meet a fitting ghastly fate at the end. A worthwhile show.