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Release year: 2007

Storyline

Nick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually comes to the disturbing conclusion that no length is too great when protecting his family.

Top credits

Directors

James Wan

Writers

Cast

Kevin Bacon — Nick Hume
John Goodman — Bones Darley
Kelly Preston — Helen Hume
Garrett Hedlund — Billy Darley

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Did you know

• Based on the book, "Death Sentence" - the direct sequel novel to "Death Wish," which itself was made into the movie, "Death Wish (1974)" starring Charles Bronson. The 1974 version spawned four sequels, none of which were influenced by the novel series. The author, Brian Garfield has disliked and does not care for each of the sequels due to how it departs from his original character, and theme in the books.

• The ending contains several homages to Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver (1976), including Billy getting his fingers shot off, Nick being shot in the neck, and Nick shaving his head before the final shootout.

• In the scene where John Goodman's character is killed, graffiti in the background can be seen showing the 'Jigsaw doll' from another movie of director James Wan, Saw (2004).