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Death Wish II
1982 92 min United States of America R 16+
★5.7
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Michael Winner
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Description
Paul Kersey is again a vigilante trying to find five punks who murdered his housekeeper and daughter in Los Angeles.
Budget:
$8M
US Gross:
$16.1M
Worldwide:
$45M
Starring
Charles Bronson
Actor
Jill Ireland
Actor
Vincent Gardenia
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1983
— Worst Score
Key opinion
Death Wish II is widely regarded as a significant step down from the original, trading nuanced psychological drama for a formulaic and exploitative approach to violence. While some genre fans appreciate its gritty 80s aesthetic and reliable lead performance, most critics condemn its repetitive plot and loss of thematic substance.
| Screenplay | The narrative fails to recapture the gravitas of the original, relying on repetitive plot structures and thin character development. | |
| Theme | The film leans heavily into relentless, exploitative violence that lacks the moral complexity found in the 1974 predecessor. | |
| Acting | Charles Bronson provides a solid, iconic presence for genre enthusiasts, though his character is inconsistently written compared to the original. | |
| Originality | The film functions as a watchable, competent 80s action relic for some, while others view it as an inferior, hollow cash-grab. |