Crossbow justice strikes the corrupt elite of Paradise, Arizona.
ASSAULT IN PARADISE
A Native American travels around a resort town, murdering cops and rich people with a high-powered crossbow, while demanding that the town's richest residents pay him money to stop the killings.
Quick Answer
Assault in Paradise is a 1977 American crime thriller directed by Richard Compton about a Native American who targets the corrupt wealthy citizens of Paradise, Arizona with violence and ransom demands.
Programmer's Pick
Assault in Paradise swaps out the typical masked slasher for a crossbow-wielding avenger with a vendetta against Arizona’s corrupt upper crust. It’s a sunbaked pressure cooker where the town’s millionaires aren’t just targets—they’re complicit. Watch for the collision of greed, justice, and a whole lot of bad decisions.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
A high-powered crossbow becomes Victor’s weapon of choice as he targets both police and the elite, setting this thriller apart from standard gunplay.
The action unfolds against the stark and striking backdrop of the Arizona desert and the superstition mountains, adding atmosphere and authenticity.
Victor’s crusade against the corrupt and wealthy gives the film a sharp edge, blending social commentary with suspenseful crime thriller mechanics.
Instead of calling in the law, the town’s elite rely on private investigators to hush things up, fueling a tense game of secrets and double-crosses.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Assault in Paradise released? +
Assault in Paradise was released in 1977.
Who directed Assault in Paradise? +
Assault in Paradise was directed by Richard Compton.
How long is Assault in Paradise? +
Assault in Paradise has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Assault in Paradise? +
Assault in Paradise is a crime thriller.
Where can I watch Assault in Paradise? +
Assault in Paradise is available to stream on SassyFlix.
Why does Victor use a crossbow to target his victims? +
Victor uses a high-powered crossbow as his signature weapon in his campaign to punish the town's corrupt elite and law enforcement.
How do the authorities and rich citizens try to conceal the ransom threat from the public? +
The police chief and local millionaire decide to keep Victor’s threats confidential, avoiding press or federal involvement to protect their own secrets.
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