Frank Darabont, director of "The Shawshank Redemption," said Mansfield "feels like our hometown, it really does." The film turns 30 this year.

Why ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ is Worth a Watch For viewers who prefer to watch dramas based on real-life accounts, The Shawshank Redemption may be a disappointment in that regard.

Between the rentals and the cable showings, “The Shawshank Redemption” was redeemed from its box office disappointment, and has become a cultural phenomenon in the 30 years since.

The Shawshank Redemption is not the greatest film ever made. Heck, it’s not even one of best films of 1994 – the year of Pulp Fiction, Hoop Dreams, Chungking Express, Exotica, Quiz Show and ...

The perfection of The Shawshank Redemption is so legendary, it inspires a lot of thoughts when rewatching the classic Stephen King adaptation.

Of the 15 locations used in the filming of "The Shawshank Redemption," 14 are in North Central Ohio and accessible to the public.