Death Wish Movies: 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 fun 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.
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Death Wish
After his wife is murdered by street criminals, a pacifistic New York architect transforms into a vigilante, patrolling the city streets at night to fight crime.
Death Wish II
Paul Kersey returns as a vigilante seeking justice against a gang of criminals who attacked his family in Los Angeles.
Death Wish 3
Vigilante Paul Kersey returns to New York City where he's recruited by a corrupt police chief to take on a violent gang that's terrorizing the neighborhoods.
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