Assault on Precinct 13

Turtle Releasing | Release Date: November 5, 1976

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 46 Ratings

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OlivierPielMar 26, 2019

When I first saw this film as a teenager, I barely remembered it and thought it inferior compared with actually lesser Carpenter's works (especially Escape from New York). Only now can I appreciate the near flawless pacing and editing, theWhen I first saw this film as a teenager, I barely remembered it and thought it inferior compared with actually lesser Carpenter's works (especially Escape from New York). Only now can I appreciate the near flawless pacing and editing, the clever and nearly transcendental photography (always pitting characters against each other to echo the class/race/gender/even political struggles of America). Some of the fighting scenes'choreography show their age of course, but it is overall a great piece of "Americana" art that our younger Walking Dead/Games of Thrones generation should recognize as far superior to their current favorites, pale copies as it where, when it comes to the exploration of the roots of nihilism in our modern Western societies . PS: A shock to see how the main characters of TWD are basically carbon-copies of this film… Expand

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HellHoleHorrorFeb 15, 2022

The picture quality was variable with the darker scenes looking especially bad. The music was occasionally annoying and the sound effects felt a little empty but that kinda worked in its favour to some extent. The pace of the film was veryThe picture quality was variable with the darker scenes looking especially bad. The music was occasionally annoying and the sound effects felt a little empty but that kinda worked in its favour to some extent. The pace of the film was very good. It kept moving and I was never bored. The action was entertaining and it was a bit different to watch. I liked the fast ending. Scary because of the feeling of gritty helplessness.… Expand

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eva3si0nJul 27, 2022

Assault on Precious 13 is a great action movie. Great John Carpenter. Even almost 50 years after the release, the film looks great, and the action scenes are no longer surprising. But there is a lot of blood here, with which it is clear thatAssault on Precious 13 is a great action movie. Great John Carpenter. Even almost 50 years after the release, the film looks great, and the action scenes are no longer surprising. But there is a lot of blood here, with which it is clear that in the 70s there was more freedom in cinema, what can we say about the initial scene with the girl at the ice cream van. And there is no feminism, although there are excellent female characters. The film can clearly be recommended not only to the director's fans but also to all fans of action films… Expand

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CameSep 6, 2019

This is a must watch for Carpenter fans !
For being a low budget movie they really spent the money well, the cast does a great job in the acting & action scenes. The film never get's boring (in my opinion at least) and is overall a fun time.This is a must watch for Carpenter fans !
For being a low budget movie they really spent the money well, the cast does a great job in the acting & action scenes. The film never get's boring (in my opinion at least) and is overall a fun time. If you like cult films then you should definitely watch it.… Expand

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akshatmahajanJul 27, 2021

From last few days, I have been watching John Carpenter's movie. I read alot of good things about this movie and watched it. For your info, this movie is now considered cult classic.

For me, the movie was tense as it was supposed to be. TheFrom last few days, I have been watching John Carpenter's movie. I read alot of good things about this movie and watched it. For your info, this movie is now considered cult classic.

For me, the movie was tense as it was supposed to be. The plot was not new. Same old, criminals attacking police station. But the problem with the movie was that they didn't show that much attack. Out of 1hr30min, criminals barely attacked for around 15minutes. There are some good tense scenes including the climax. But for the most part, I felt like I was just a ordinary movie, nothing special.

If we talk about performances, everyone did a fine job. Direction by John Carpenter was just like his other movies such as Escape From New York and Escape From L.A. There was some issues with pacing but it will not effect the overall experience.

Overall, the movie is good. It was just that I expected too much and I found it underwhelming.… Expand

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NickTheCritickNov 22, 2022

On the outskirts of Los Angeles, District 13 is about to be relocated due to public order increasingly compromised by violence. While Lieutenant Bishop goes to the place with the task of supervising the move, a police cell phone that isOn the outskirts of Los Angeles, District 13 is about to be relocated due to public order increasingly compromised by violence. While Lieutenant Bishop goes to the place with the task of supervising the move, a police cell phone that is trampling three dangerous criminals is forced to stop there due to the illness of one of them. One of Carpenter's absolute masterpieces.… Expand

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