4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
After the death of his girlfriend's daughter from a drug overdose, Paul Kersey takes on the local drug cartel.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
After the death of his girlfriend's daughter from a drug overdose, Paul Kersey takes on the local drug cartel.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explicitly champions individual vigilantism as the necessary solution to rampant drug crime and the perceived failure of the justice system, directly promoting a conservative 'tough on crime' ideology.
This movie features a predominantly white cast, led by a white male protagonist, which aligns with traditional casting practices of its time. The narrative positively frames the actions of its traditional male lead, focusing on vigilante justice without engaging in critiques of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on action and revenge within the context of drug trafficking, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown does not include any transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot is entirely centered on its protagonist's fight against crime, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in direct physical combat. Female characters present are primarily in supportive roles or are victims, and none are depicted defeating male opponents in close-quarters fights.
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown is a sequel in an established film series. All significant characters are either new to this installment or maintain their previously established gender from prior films. There are no instances of characters from source material or previous installments being portrayed as a different gender.
This film is a sequel in an established series. The protagonist, Paul Kersey, maintains his established race. New characters introduced in this installment do not appear to be race-swapped from any prior canonical or historical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
5.7
Critic Ratings
2.5
4.6
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