Roth 's 2018 remake of the film '' Death Wish '' opened to $ 13 million at the box office . The film is centered around a trauma surgeon who turns to vigilantism after his family is attacked . The film was panned by critics as " pro-gun propaganda " and ill-timed in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting . Roth defended the film , stating that the film was not pro-gun and that he wanted the film to focus on family , protecting one 's family and seeking justice for your family
Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
Eli Roth