In the bustling city of New York, Paul Kersey, a successful architect with a quiet life, sees his world shattered when his wife is brutally murdered and his daughter is left traumatized after a violent attack. Heartbroken and filled with rage, Paul becomes a man marked by tragedy, engulfed in despair. However, when justice fails and criminals roam freely, he feels compelled to take matters into his own hands.
Deprived of his former life, Paul begins to transform into a vigilante, armed with a revolver and a fierce desire for vengeance. Each night, he steps into the dark streets of the city, seeking out those who harm the innocent. With each encounter, his thirst for justice intensifies, becoming a deadly game as he faces the criminality that has robbed him of his happiness.
As newspaper headlines start to speak of a mysterious avenger on the prowl, Paul must grapple with the consequences of his actions, the blurred line between justice and revenge, and the increasing attention from the police. Set against a backdrop of sharp social commentary and a critique of the brutality of crime, his journey becomes a dark reflection of a man's desperation as he battles against a system that seems unable to protect him.