Death Kiss(2018) Apr 2026

The 2018 film is widely celebrated (and critiqued) for being a "Bronsploitation" homage, starring Hungarian actor Robert "Bronzi" Kovacs , an uncanny double for late action legend Charles Bronson. The "Bronson" Phenomenon

: The movie features cartoonish and brutal violence. One of the most infamous scenes involves "terrorization-by-barbeque-sauce," where a villain is tied up and doused in sauce to attract wolves. Death Kiss(2018)

: Robert Bronzi is a "dead-ringer" for Charles Bronson, capturing the iconic mustache, craggy features, and stoic physique. Critics from Get On My Damn Level!! describe the experience as a bizarre "love letter" to the Death Wish series that is "too much to resist" until the actor speaks and his dubbed voice breaks the illusion. The 2018 film is widely celebrated (and critiqued)

: The film features veteran B-movie actors like Daniel Baldwin , who plays a radio shock-jock providing a running commentary on urban crime, and Richard Tyson as a sadistic gang leader. Where to Watch Movie Review: "Death Kiss" (2018) - Get On My Damn Level!! : Robert Bronzi is a "dead-ringer" for Charles

: The film markets itself on this resemblance with the tagline "Justice has a familiar face!". Reviewers from Horror Cult Films note that Bronzi’s silent, brooding performance effectively transports viewers to an alternate reality where Bronson's Paul Kersey character lives on. Film Highlights & Gritty Details

: Director Rene Perez intentionally used a gritty, blueish hue and imperfections to make the film look 25 years older than it is. The synth-heavy soundtrack is highly reminiscent of Jimmy Page’s score for Death Wish 2 .