On this day November 1, 1985, Death Wish 3 premiered in theaters, bringing Charles Bronson back as vigilante Paul Kersey in one of the most action packed and explosive entries of the series. The film followed Kersey as he returned to New York City to help an old friend and found himself once again taking on street gangs in a wave of justice and chaos.
Directed by Michael Winner, the movie amped up the violence, scale, and intensity, turning Kersey into an unstoppable force against crime. With its mix of gritty action, exaggerated stunts, and over the top energy, Death Wish 3 became both infamous and beloved among fans of 1980s action cinema.
80s insight: Death Wish 3 reflected the rise of vigilante justice stories in 1980s movies, capturing the decade’s fascination with lone heroes taking the law into their own hands.
Directed by Michael Winner, the movie amped up the violence, scale, and intensity, turning Kersey into an unstoppable force against crime. With its mix of gritty action, exaggerated stunts, and over the top energy, Death Wish 3 became both infamous and beloved among fans of 1980s action cinema.
80s insight: Death Wish 3 reflected the rise of vigilante justice stories in 1980s movies, capturing the decade’s fascination with lone heroes taking the law into their own hands.
