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Death Warrant

1990 · 89 min

A gritty, fast-paced prison thriller with martial arts brawls and a menacing villain, offering tense but undemanding entertainment.

Directed by
Deran Sarafian
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Tagline
He loves a good fight.
Overview
Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in this violent world.
How it feels
Tense, dark and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Revenge, crime, corruption, survival
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Directed by
Deran Sarafian
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 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
  • crime
  • corruption
  • survival
  • justice
Places
  • prison
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror3
Humour2
Realism5
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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