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Death Promise

1977·Movie
1h 35min·R
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and class and money

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

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Filthy rich landlords get away with murder. It's time they pay for it.

An apartment dweller goes on a search-and-destroy mission to kill the ruthless landlords who murdered his father.
Vigilante JusticeExploitation FilmRevenge ThrillerUrban DecayGritty 1970s CinemaLandlord CorruptionMartial Arts ActionNew York City

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Death Promise legally?

Death Promise is included with a subscription to Night Flight+, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, and Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, FlixHouse, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Death Promise worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death Promise rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Death Promise?

1 h 35 min

Death Promise runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Death Promise in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Death Promise?

7AUCAGBGGINMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Death Promise in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Death Promise use?

Evil MentorKatanas Are Just BetterHoist by His Own PetardHe Knows Too MuchBlaxploitationChewing the SceneryFunny Bruce Lee NoisesThe Man Behind the ManGonkFalse Friend

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Death Promise, including Evil Mentor, Katanas Are Just Better, Hoist by His Own Petard.