As the dark adage goes, “Revenge is a dish best served cold”. There’s something irresistibly gripping about stories of vengeance — maybe it’s the primal justice we seek, or perhaps it’s the cautionary prospect of seeing retribution take on a life of its own. Whatever the reason, you’re in for a visceral experience with our curated selection of 10 movies about revenge. Buckle up as we dive into the labyrinth of payback with narratives bound to leave you with a chilling aftertaste.
10. Rock Paper Scissors
What happens when a mundane suburban life meets a terrifying home invasion? Rock Paper Scissors spells out this nightmare-fueled question in a gripping narrative of vengeance and survival. This suburban couple’s quest for retaliation following the assault is less a heroic journey and more an excavation of their own relationship. An exploration of the extremities a pair could go to reclaim their violated tranquility, this film asks — how far can revenge take them? And more importantly, when does the pursuit of retribution cross over into the dangerous realm of obsession?
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9. One Foot In The Grave
Our depiction of revenge-tinged narratives concludes with “One Foot In The Grave.” The plot centers on Angelo Morello, a character living the harsh realities of life after losing everything dear to him — his beautiful wife and daughter. Left with nothing, but the cold consolation of retribution, Angelo embarks on a brutal pursuit of justice, exacting vengeance upon those responsible for his daughter’s death.
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8. Confined
How far would you go for the one you love? Confined, directed by William Chaffin, explores the dark and absolute limits of human resolve. Donnie’s wife, Sara, is kidnapped, and he’s given one week to find her before she disappears forever, pushing him to previously unimaginable boundaries. Will Donnie deliver a furious vengeance, or will Sara be the one to save herself from the situation?
7. Farewell Darkness
In the chilling narrative of “Farewell Darkness,” revenge lurks in the darkest corners of a wounded soul. Michael, a young marine, abandons the battlefield of Operation Iraqi Freedom, only to enter the warzone of his past. Scarred by childhood abuse, he finds his mother driven to suicide by his abusive father upon his return. Enraged by the unbearable loss, Michael aims for retribution. However, what begins as a mission of vengeance evolves into a grueling confrontation with himself.
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6. STRAY
Jack, a small-town cop, portrayed with a riveting intensity by Paul Kandarian, takes in his estranged granddaughter Stacy, played by Morgan Boss-Maltais, after a tragic turn of events. An uncomfortable family dynamic is cut short far too soon, wrenching Jack back into his familiar path of retribution. As the story unfolds, it starkly brings to light a resolute message — revenge often blurs the rather thin line between protector and monster.
5. Hell’s Company
Hidden in the murkiness of a small southern town, a wronged man named Doc Henry plots his vengeance. Past the laws and the looming shadows of the church, Doc has been done wrong by the town’s most powerful men, and he’s concocted a meticulously crafted plan for retribution. In ‘Hell’s Company’, the enduring tale of sweet revenge takes a grim and riveting turn. Oh, vengeance is indeed a dish best served cold, and Doc serves it hellishly cold.
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4. Coded
Coded is a gripping tale of revenge, loss, and survival. After losing one of their own, a group of survivors subjects a captive enemy to excruciating torture. The narrative is infused with doses of chilling sci-fi and horror, and it probes the depths of hatred and the conditioning we endure to sustain it.
3. Burns Point
Nothing is riskier or more dangerous than seeking retribution, and nobody knows this better than the protagonist of Burns Point. In the hard-hitting drama, the brother of a murder victim goes head to head with the son of a powerful detective who managed to evade justice for his heinous crime. This tale of vengeance underlines the severe cost and perilous pitfalls that often accompany revenge.
2. The Unwilling
Eddy isn’t your regular real estate sales executive. He’s also a cold-blooded professional assassin who, alongside his partner Freddo Malatesta, believes in serving justice to the unfaithful in the harshest way possible. Is it revenge, retribution, or simply business?
1. Grotesque
Mildred Moyer, a shy misfit, descends into the role of a lovable psychopath after a botched back-alley plastic surgery. However, herein lies the curious allure of this macabre narrative: as Mildred tramples on the monotony of her former life and embarks on a journey of terrorizing vengeance, we witness an unnerving transformation, one where the introverted wallflower blossoms into her deadliest version.
