Death Wish - Watch Order: Essential Films
The Death Wish trilogy that built the franchise's legendary reputation, following Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) as he transforms from reluctant vigilante to action hero. This selection captures the complete tonal evolution from serious urban crime drama to beloved B-movie camp, stopping at the peak of the series' popularity before the diminishing returns of the later sequels.
These three films represent everything fans love about the franchise - Bronson's iconic performance, increasingly outrageous action sequences, and the series' unique blend of social commentary and exploitation thrills.
Death Wish
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.
Death Wish 3
Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police chief to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods.
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