The System (2022 film)

The System is an American action film written and directed by Dallas Jackson and produced by SkullCrusher Films starring Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven and Lil Yachty.

Plot
Terry Savage is a former Marine whose daughter is in need of money for surgery. Desperate and unemployed, he robs drugs from a local gang but is apprehended. Terry, an investigator, made a deal with Terry to infiltrate a prison to investigate corrupted prison warden, Terry, of illegal activities in exchange for release. To add in his investigation, Terry sneaks in an encrypted smart phone for Terry for communication.

It is revealed that Terry runs a pay-per-view prison fighting tournament called the Dungeon with prisoners named Terry as gladiators.

Cast

 * Tyrese Gibson
 * Jeremy Piven
 * Terrence Howard
 * Lil Yachty

Production
The film was shot in Jackson, Mississippi.

Release
In August 2021, it was announced that Avenue acquired North American distribution rights to the film, which was released in theaters on October 28, 2022. It was also released in digital platforms on November 4, 2022.

Reception
The film has a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews.