Question 1

What literary connection does 'Death Sentence' have to a famous vigilante film series?

Accepted Answer

It is based on the novel 'Death Sentence,' which is the direct sequel to 'Death Wish,' the book adapted into the 1974 film 'Death Wish' starring Charles Bronson.

Question 2

How does a street name in the film reference James Wan's earlier work?

Accepted Answer

A character mentions 'Stygian Street,' which is the name of Jigsaw's first lair in 'Saw' (2004), another film directed by James Wan, and also references his student film 'Stygian' (1998).

Question 3

What did the author of the source novel think of this film adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Brian Garfield was extremely happy with the film and praised it for understanding and making the central theme very clear, despite deviations from his novel.

Question 4

Which actor from James Wan's frequent collaborations plays a gang member in this movie?

Accepted Answer

Leigh Whannell, who has been involved in nearly every James Wan film, plays Spink, a member of Billy Darley's gang.

Question 5

What quote from another franchise does Bones Darley use when opening his gun safe?

Accepted Answer

Bones Darley quotes a line from 'The Crow' by James O'Barr: 'Fear is for the enemy. Fear, and bullets.'

Question 6

What literary connection does 'Death Sentence' have to a famous vigilante film?

Accepted Answer

It's based on the novel 'Death Sentence,' which is the direct sequel to 'Death Wish'—the book that inspired the 1974 Charles Bronson movie 'Death Wish' and its four film sequels.

Question 7

Which James Wan film connection appears in a street name mentioned by a gang member?

Accepted Answer

When asked where Billy Darley is, a gang member says 'Stygian Street'—a reference to Wan's student film 'Stygian' (1998) and the street name of Jigsaw's first lair in 'Saw' (2004).

Question 8

How did the author of the source novel feel about this film adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Despite deviations from his novel, author Brian Garfield was extremely happy with the film and praised it for understanding and making the central theme very clear.

Question 9

What recurring James Wan collaborator plays a gang member in this movie?

Accepted Answer

Leigh Whannell, who has been involved in nearly every James Wan film, plays Spink, a member of Billy Darley's gang.

Question 10

What comic book reference does Bones Darley make when opening his gun safe?

Accepted Answer

Bones Darley quotes a line from 'The Crow' by James O'Barr: 'Fear is for the enemy. Fear, and bullets.'

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