Defender
Directed by Nicole Rubio
Written by Richard Sweren
A single mother goes on a deadly rampage at a Public Defender's office, taking justice into her own hands after her son is given a harsh sentence.
Tropes:
- Fatal Flaw: Denise Tyson's Hair-Trigger Temper. Better control might have allowed her to avoid all of the bloodshed.
- Groin Attack: Denise shoots a sleazeball who attempts to rape her in the groin.
- Hair-Trigger Temper: Once she snaps, the least little little thing is likely to send Denise flying off the handle.
- Hanging Judge: The judge sentences Denise's 16 year-old son to 20 years in prison for a first offence, while giving the white boy involved in the same crime probation.
- Mama Bear: Denise Tyson's murderous rampage is driven by what Jess describes as "a maternal instinct on steroids".
- Murder by Mistake: Denise Tyson attempts to kill her son's public defender, but shoots one of his clients dead instead.
- Pistol-Whipping: When the paralegal she takes hostage attempts to signal for help by repeatedly flicking the headlights on and off while Denise is on the phone, Denise responds by beating her senseless with her handgun.
