The Punisher (1989) — Marvel's Forgotten Movie | The Binge

This week on The Binge, we revisit The Punisher — the 1989 Marvel action movie starring Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle, years before the MCU turned comic-book films into Hollywood's biggest genre. We break down what works, what doesn't, and why this version of The Punisher has become one of Marvel's most forgotten movies. Plus, we discuss Lundgren's brutal take on Frank Castle, the missing skull logo, the movie's strange Yakuza storyline, its gritty '80s action style, and how it compares to the later Punisher films and shows. They debate, laugh, and argue — all while raising a glass (or more) of their favorite alcoholic beverage and toasting to cinema… and to surviving the franchise. 🍸 The Binge's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TheBingePodcast/ Joshua Ryan's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/MrMovieGuy86/