Tension

A troubled Vietnam War veteran returns home to discover that his beloved wife has been murdered. Driven by grief and a thirst for vengeance, he embarks on a violent quest to find the killer. His investigation leads him through the dark underbelly of the city, uncovering a conspiracy far more dangerous than he could have imagined.

Tension was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and gratuitous violence. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its gritty tone while others found it formulaic and unsatisfying.

• Praised for its attempts at a dark, noir-like atmosphere.

• Criticized for its predictable plot and lack of originality.

• Commented on for its graphic and often excessive violence.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a film that is polarizing, with some viewers finding its bleakness compelling and others deeming it unpleasant and poorly executed.

Despite being released in 1990, the film's aesthetic and themes often draw comparisons to 1970s exploitation and vigilante films.