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Death Wish

1974 · 93 min

A grim, slow-burning vigilante thriller that simmers with urban paranoia and moral unease, punctuated by sudden violence.

Directed by
Michael Winner
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action
Tagline
Vigilante, city style — judge, jury, and executioner.
Overview
After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark.
How it feels
Dark, tense, cynical and bleak. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Revenge, justice, crime, grief
Content
Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
Note
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Directed by
Michael Winner
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action
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Death Wish Collection

  1. Death WishMovie · 1974 This title
  2. Death Wish IIMovie · 1982
  3. Death Wish 3Movie · 1985
  4. Death Wish 4: The CrackdownMovie · 1987
  5. Death Wish V: The Face of DeathMovie · 1994

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror3
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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