Banged Up Abroad

Eddie Padilla, a former drug smuggler, narrates how he succeeded in breaking out of one of Peru’s most notorious prisons, popularly called the House of the Devil. His account details, in remarkable detail, the methods he employed to evade the high‑security facility.

Peru/House of the Devil is a television programme presented as a single episode. Classified under the episode genre, it focuses on a particular story set in Peru. The title refers to a notorious detention centre that has earned a fearsome nickname. The programme’s format centres on personal testimony, offering viewers a direct account of events tied to the location. It's aimed at shedding light on the conditions inside the facility. The episode centres on Eddie Padilla, a former drug smuggler, who recounts the manner in which he broke free from the prison commonly referred to as the House of the Devil. Padilla narrates the sequence of actions that led to his successful escape, offering a first‑hand perspective on the event. His testimony provides a direct look at one individual's ability to overcome the constraints of a facility that has earned a fearsome reputation. Beyond Padilla’s personal account, the episode highlights the reputation of the House of the Devil as one of Peru’s most notorious prisons. The facility’s grim moniker reflects the harsh conditions that have made it infamous among locals and authorities alike. By focusing on a single escape, the programme underscores the extreme challenges faced by those confined within its walls, while illustrating the lengths an individual might go to secure freedom.