Death Sentence (2007 film)

Death Sentence is a 2007 American vigilante action thriller film directed by James Wan and written by Ian Jeffers. It stars Kevin Bacon as Nick Hume, a mild-mannered executive who becomes a vigilante after his son is murdered during a gang initiation, leading to a violent cycle of retribution. The cast also includes Garrett Hedlund, Kelly Preston, Aisha Tyler, and John Goodman.

The film is loosely based on the 1975 novel Death Sentence by Brian Garfield, which serves as a sequel to his earlier work Death Wish. Although the novel continues the narrative of Death Wish, the film is unrelated to the Death Wish film series.

Death Sentence was released theatrically by 20th Century Fox on August 31, 2007, and later on DVD on January 8, 2008. It grossed over $16 million worldwide. While it received negative reviews upon release, its critical reception has become more mixed over time, with some reassessing the film's direction and tone, contributing to its status as a cult favorite.