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Revenge Movies

Payback is a bitch, and revenge movies offer a hefty dose of satisfying justice dispensed with righteous rage. Here are the most gripping films about retribution and revenge.

Darkman 1991 Movie Scene Liam Neeson as Peyton Westlake running away from the explosion and helicopter behind him

Darkman [1990]

Action
Do not be fooled by the generic title, Darkman is a action-packed and authentic R-rated superhero movie with a strong emotional undertone.
Black 47 2018 Movie Scene James Frecheville as Feeney on a horse and holding a rifle

Black ’47 [2018]

Thriller
Black '47 is a relevant, compelling, and slow-burning revenge thriller set against the backdrop of the most tragic piece of Irish history.
Ricochet 1991 Movie Scene Denzel Washington as Nick Styles holding a gun in a police uniform at the fair

Ricochet [1991]

Thriller
Oozing masculinity, strong emotions, and visceral action, Ricochet is a powerful thriller with memorable characters and a fucked up story.
Wrath of Man 2021 Movie Scene Jason Statham and Holt McCallany going on their first job together

Wrath Of Man [2021]

Thriller
Get ready to feel the Wrath of Man in this latest and surprisingly dark Ritchie-Statham cooperation that's actually a slow-burner focused on revenge.
Bad Day For The Cut 2017 Movie Nigel O'Neill as Donal

Bad Day for the Cut [2017]

Thriller
Honest, darkly comical, violent, and engaging, Bad Day for the Cut is a well-crafted slow-burner following Donal, an Irish farmer out for vengeance.
The Gift 2015 Movie Bottle of wine Gordo left as a present on a table with Jason Bateman reading the note

The Gift [2015]

Thriller
Do not be discouraged by the generic title, The Gift is an intense and cleverly written psychological thriller with a suspenseful atmosphere and great cast.
The Nightingale 2018 Movie Aisling Franciosi as Clare and Baykali Ganambarr as Billy

The Nightingale [2018]

Thriller
Traumatic and intense, The Nightingale is a different breed of western and a revenge movie that also honestly explores colonialism and misogyny.
Razorback 1984 Movie Giant boar watches a man who fled to the top of the windmill scene

Razorback [1984]

Horror
Although this is a movie about a giant boar, it also explores a lot of other issues like hunting, meatpacking industry and poverty in the Australian outback
The Salvation [2014] Movie Eva Green burial scene

The Salvation [2014]

Thriller
A very engaging and original take on a familiar western story with stunning vistas, visuals, and strong performances from Mads Mikkelsen and Eva Green.
Blue Ruin [2013] Movie Review Recommendation Poster

Blue Ruin [2013]

Thriller
A phenomenal and down-to-earth indie slow-burner with stunning visuals and an intense atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat.