What Are The 10 Worst Prisons in History?

You do not want to end up in these hell holes. For this list, we’ll be looking at inhumane, unruly, and unjust prisons throughout history and the world. Our countdown of the worst prisons in history includes San Quentin Prison, Château d’If, Gitarama Prison, and more! What is the most chilling example of a terrible prison you know of? Be sure to share in the comments below.

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[WatchMojo]

What is the most chilling example of a terrible prison you know of? Be sure to share in the comments below.

[l-wolverine]

The fact that some of these Prisons even exist, some would call them Inhumane, while others would say that the worst of the worst deserve to be there, and to a certain extent, it’s almost like a Death Sentence to be put in places like these.

[riiddisbuk]

You see, I wouldn't mind these prisons if we are talking about predators. But the fact that it's not limited to just them, proves that there does need to be some action taken.

[trexadvent]

What do you think these Prisons would be like if they were shut down? Do they scare everyone to be on their best behavior?

[alicedelgado]

No mention of Eastern State Penitentiary?

[Barricade]

Seriously!? Not one single Russian/Soviet prison?!

[BIGBLOCK]

The Brazilian metal band Sepultura has a song on their Chaos A.D. album titled "Manifest" and the song is about the Carandiru Massacre.

[sunayocarissime]

No Alcatraz? That's surprising, it was closed down eventually but there had been abuse and murders. Some of the nations most infamous inmates and there was a riot that was made into a movie, "Six Against the Rock." On a sadder note its also the most haunted prison on United States soil, hinting that perhaps 20 to 30 inmates died there.

[trexadvent]

Can you do a versus video on which prison from the comics is better between DC Arkham Asylum and Marvel's Raft?

[Ra-NiMechagodzilla]

this is literally me in prison architect

[chelseacanales]

For your information, every prison from around the world is the worst.

[AxelBomb]

*Black Dolphin prison has left the chat crying*

[CH-ukil]

How about Top Ten Worst Schools in History.

[RayMcElroy]

If you can't pay the time

Don't do the crime

[williamsummerson]

The Supermax in Florence, Colorado should have made this list. It's one of the most brutal prisons ever made. Other than that great job WatchMojo and Rebecca.

[kingsylvester]

You think the army is too tough for most people try doing hard time in prison.

[matthewharris]

I love your pronunciation of different languages Rebecca

[davidknightx]

Watching this whiie working my retail job to make myself feel better.

[bluegold]

Surprised Saydnaya Prison in Syria didn't make the list.

[TheKaSsRi]

You missed QARA (prison without doors and under the city) and TAZMAMART in morocco