National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

Lionsgate's 2004 adaptation of Marvel's Punisher arrived during a period of renewed studio interest in darker, R-rated comic properties. Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh and starring Thomas Jane, the film carved a grittier path than its 1989 predecessor, finding a devoted audience on home video even after a modest theatrical run. Its release coincided with a wave of nu-metal and post-grunge soundtrack tie-ins that were commercially significant in their own right.

This cell preserves a title card slide advertising The Punisher: The Album, a twenty-track companion release. The frame names Drowning Pool, Seether featuring Amy Lee, and introduces Edgewater, reflecting the soundtrack's role as a genuine promotional vehicle. The cell appears in triplicate, suggesting its placement within a projection reel as a repeated interstitial advertisement.