Rampage: Capital Punishment

Set in the present day, the film leverages contemporary technology like smartphones, live broadcasts, and social media to amplify the killer's reach. Bill's online notoriety turns into a weapon that drives the national conversation on violence. The realistic setting underscores how modern institutions and audiences respond to mass violence.

The action unfolds in Tenderville, Oregon—an ordinary small town that becomes the initial stage for Bill Williamson's rampage. The story then shifts to a bustling media hub, culminating at a WK7 television station in Washington, D.C. The contrast between quiet streets and high-security broadcast spaces highlights how violence and media intersect in the film.

📰 Media Manipulation

The rise and broadcast of Bill's disc show how mass media and the internet can amplify extremism, turning a lone killer into a national sensation. Live interviews and viral content illustrate how information can be weaponized to influence public opinion. The nationwide airing of the disc demonstrates the power and danger of uncontrolled media exposure.

🎯 Vigilantism

Bill operates outside the law with a self-styled mission of population control, using violence to push his worldview. The narrative explores the allure and danger of taking justice into one's own hands. It asks who bears responsibility when ideology justifies brutal acts.

⚠️ Systemic Failure

The story depicts a breakdown of institutions—police, media, and government—under extreme pressure. Interactions between hostages, law enforcement, and Bill reveal vulnerabilities in security and trust. The chaos exposes gaps where systems fail to prevent or mitigate catastrophic violence.