Death Sentence

Death Sentence

Year: 2007

Runtime: 105 min

Language: French

Director: James Wan

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Consumed by grief and rage after a brutal assault, a young woman embarks on a perilous quest for justice, blurring the lines between victim and vigilante in her relentless pursuit of retribution.

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Timeline – Death Sentence (2007)
Trace every key event in Death Sentence (2007) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Introduction to Nick Hume

Nick Hume is introduced as a devoted husband and father who works as a Vice President at an insurance firm. He prides himself on leading an orderly life, ensuring his family's well-being and embracing the responsibilities that come with his role.

2

The Hockey Game

One evening, after attending a hockey game with his son Brendan, Nick's routine begins to unravel. They are driving home when they notice two cars with their headlights off, prompting Nick to flash his own lights in an attempt to alert the distracted drivers.

Evening On the road
3

The Gas Station Incident

Nick and Brendan stop at a gas station to refuel. Unfortunately, the same two cars pull in shortly after, filled with a gang of street thugs who are planning a robbery, setting off a chain of tragic events.

Gas station
4

The Shooting

As the robbery unfolds, the gang members shoot the station owner when he tries to defend himself. In a horrific moment, they initiate a brutal performance for their new recruit, resulting in the devastating death of Brendan at the hands of Joe, a gang member wielding a machete.

Gas station
5

Nick’s Desperate Pursuit

After witnessing his son's murder, Nick pursues the gang in a frantic effort to save him. He manages to tackle Joe and remove his mask, but the gang member escapes, ultimately meeting an accidental demise when struck by a vehicle afterward.

6

Brendan's Death

Nick rushes Brendan to the hospital, but his worst nightmare comes true as he watches Brendan die in his arms. This tragic moment serves as the catalyst for Nick's transformation from a family man to a figure driven by vengeance.

Hospital
7

Receiving Justice’s Grim Verdict

Filled with fury after learning that Joe might receive a light sentence, Nick decides not to identify Joe during the proceedings. This decision ultimately leads to Joe walking free, intensifying Nick's desire for revenge.

Court
8

Enacting Vengeance

Now consumed by vengeance, Nick tracks down Joe's hideout and brutally kills him in cold blood. This act sets off a violent chain of events as Joe's brother Billy, the gang's leader, vows revenge for his brother's death.

Joe's hideout
9

Assassination Attempt

Billy and his gang begin to hunt Nick, culminating in a brazen assassination attempt on him in broad daylight as he leaves his office. Nick narrowly escapes, causing a gang member to be killed during a rooftop standoff.

Outside Nick's office
10

Family Under Threat

With his family under threat due to Billy’s vengeful pursuits, Nick comes under police protection. However, tragedy strikes once again when two officers assigned to safeguard the Hume family are murdered during their watch.

Hume family home
11

Confrontation at Home

In a catastrophic turn of events, Nick, his wife Helen, and younger son Luke are ambushed in their home. A brutal shootout leaves Nick gravely wounded while his wife succumbs to her injuries, leaving their family shattered.

Hume family home
12

Awakening in Hospital

Nick wakes up in the hospital to the devastating news that his wife has died and that his son Luke is in a coma. This moment marks a significant turning point as Nick comes to grips with the full weight of his family’s loss.

Hospital
13

Nick's Departure from the Hospital

Despite his injuries, Nick's drive for vengeance leads him to escape from the hospital. This moment signifies his transformation into a man determined to confront the chaos that has engulfed his life.

Hospital
14

Seeking Information from Bones

Nick seeks assistance from Bones, a mechanic who provides him with weapons and vital information. In a twist of fate, he learns that Bones is the father of Billy and Joe, yet he allows Nick to continue his vendetta against the gang.

Bar
15

Showdown at 'The Office'

In a final explosive confrontation at the gang's hideout, nicknamed 'The Office', Nick faces off against Billy. Amidst the chaos and bloodshed, they exchange fire, both men reflecting on the path that led them to this moment of violence.

Abandoned hospital

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