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Lazarus: The Awakening

2026 · 87 min

A grim, fast-paced vigilante thriller with supernatural overtones, blending brutal action with a somber drug-war backdrop.

Tagline: In the dark he shall be the light.
Overview: A vigilante resurrected from death hunts a drug empire in Jackson, clashing with a kingpin, a reporter, and a city consumed by fentanyl. Justice becomes war.
How it feels: Dark, tense, earnest and bleak. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Revenge, justice, crime, violence
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
justice
crime
violence
redemption
Places: small town
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild