Jackson County Jail (film)

Jackson County Jail is a 1976 American exploitation film directed by Michael Miller. The film stars Yvette Mimieux as Dinah Hunter, a Los Angeles advertising executive who is wrongfully arrested for drunk driving and imprisoned in a rural county jail.

The narrative follows Dinah's brutal experiences within the jail system, including her interactions with corrupt law enforcement, violent inmates, and degrading conditions. The film explores themes of injustice, powerlessness, and the exploitation of women in the penal system.

Jackson County Jail is considered part of the exploitation genre, specifically within the "women in prison" subgenre. It is noted for its graphic depictions of violence and sexual assault, which were controversial at the time of its release. The film was a commercial success, contributing to the popularity of the exploitation genre during the 1970s. Despite its exploitative elements, the film is sometimes cited as a critique of the criminal justice system and the treatment of women in prisons. It has also been noted for Mimieux's performance.