Night of Revenge Gallery: 60 Unforgettable Moments from Movies

Introduction

Revenge is a powerful theme that has been explored in cinema for decades. From classic Westerns to modern thrillers, there are countless films that depict characters seeking retribution for wrongs done to them. In this article, we present a gallery of 60 unforgettable revenge moments from movies, showcasing the diverse ways in which filmmakers have captured the raw emotions and consequences of revenge.

1. The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

• Edmond Dantès (Jim Caviezel) spends 14 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Upon his release, he meticulously plans an elaborate revenge scheme against those who betrayed him.

2. Django Unchained (2012)

• Django (Jamie Foxx), a freed slave, embarks on a quest to rescue his wife from a cruel plantation owner. His path leads him to Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz), a bounty hunter who trains him to become a skilled gunslinger.

3. Inglourious Basterds (2009)

• A group of Jewish American soldiers, led by Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), infiltrate Nazi-occupied France to assassinate Adolf Hitler and other high-ranking officials.

4. The Godfather (1972)

• Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) becomes the head of the Corleone crime family after his father is assassinated. He ruthlessly eliminates his enemies and seeks revenge for his family's loss.

5. Kill Bill (2003)

• The Bride (Uma Thurman) seeks vengeance on the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, the team of assassins who murdered her and her unborn child.

6. Taken (2008)

• Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson), a retired government agent, races against the clock to rescue his kidnapped daughter. He deploys his deadly skills to inflict pain on those who harmed her.

7. Man on Fire (2004)

• Creasy (Denzel Washington), a burned-out CIA operative, takes on a bodyguard job for a young girl in Mexico City. When she is kidnapped, Creasy becomes a relentless force of vengeance.

8. Death Wish (1974)

• Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) becomes a vigilante after his wife and daughter are brutally murdered. He targets criminals in New York City, taking the law into his own hands.

9. Oldboy (2003)

• Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik) is imprisoned for 15 years without knowing why. After his release, he embarks on a quest to find his captors and exact revenge.

10. Promising Young Woman (2020)

• Cassie Thomas (Carey Mulligan) pretends to be drunk at bars to catch men who attempt to take advantage of her. She seeks revenge on behalf of her best friend, who was raped and committed suicide.

11. Seven (1995)

• Detectives William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and David Mills (Brad Pitt) investigate a series of murders inspired by the seven deadly sins. The killer's meticulous planning and mind games push Mills to the brink of insanity.

12. Mystic River (2003)

• Three childhood friends, Jimmy Markum (Sean Penn), Dave Boyle (Tim Robbins), and Sean Devine (Kevin Bacon), are reunited after one of their daughters is murdered. The incident triggers a quest for truth and revenge that threatens their friendship.

13. The Last House on the Left (2009)

• Mari Collingwood (Sara Paxton) is brutally raped and murdered by a group of criminals. Her parents (Tony Goldwyn and Monica Potter) learn of her fate and seek revenge on her killers.

14. I Spit on Your Grave (2010)

• Jennifer Hills (Sarah Butler) is a writer who goes on a secluded vacation to work on her novel. She is brutally assaulted by four men and left for dead. Jennifer survives and exacts a bloody revenge on her attackers.

15. The Crow (1994)

• Eric Draven (Brandon Lee) is a rock musician who is murdered along with his fiancée. He returns from the dead as the Crow, a supernatural avenger who seeks retribution for his murder.

16. Drive (2011)

• The Driver (Ryan Gosling) is a stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver. When his neighbor's husband is killed, he gets involved in a dangerous scheme to secure revenge.

17. Taken 2 (2012)

• Bryan Mills is kidnapped along with his wife by a group of Albanian human traffickers. His daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace), must team up with her ex-boyfriend to rescue her parents.

18. The Equalizer (2014)

• Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) is a retired CIA agent who lives a quiet life in Massachusetts. He is drawn back into the world of violence when he meets a young prostitute named Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz).

19. John Wick (2014)

• John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a retired hitman whose beloved dog is killed by a Russian gangster. He seeks revenge, triggering a chain of violence that engulfs the Russian criminal underworld.

20. Vengeance (2022)

• Ben Manalowitz (B.J. Novak) is a New York podcast host who travels to Texas to investigate the death of his girlfriend. He is drawn into a world of deception and danger as he uncovers the truth about her murder.

21. The Responder (2022)

• Chris Carson (Martin Freeman) is a troubled police officer struggling with addiction and a broken marriage. He is faced with a series of moral dilemmas as he investigates the murder of a young woman.

22. Reacher (2022)

• Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) is a former military investigator who is wrongly accused of murder. He sets out to prove his innocence and uncover the conspiracy that framed him.

23. The Punisher (2004)

• Frank Castle (Thomas Jane) becomes the Punisher after his wife and children are killed by a mob hit. He uses his military training and tactical skills to dispense lethal justice on criminals.

24. The Raid: Redemption (2011)

• A team of Indonesian SWAT officers must fight their way through a fortified apartment building controlled by a ruthless crime lord. The film is renowned for its intense and realistic action sequences.

25. The Dark Knight (2008)

• Batman (Christian Bale) faces his greatest challenge in the Joker (Heath Ledger), a nihilistic anarchist who seeks to corrupt Gotham City. The film delves into the themes of revenge and the consequences of violence.

26. Batman Begins (2005)

• Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) transforms into Batman after his parents are murdered. He sets out to clean up Gotham City and avenge their deaths.

27. The Matrix (1999)

• Neo (Keanu Reeves) discovers that the world he knows is a virtual simulation created by sentient machines. He joins a group of rebels who fight to overthrow the machines and liberate humanity.

28. Kill List (2011)

• Jay (Neil Maskell) and Gal (MyAnna Buring) are former soldiers who are hired to kill a man. As they investigate their target, they uncover a sinister conspiracy that threatens their lives.

29. Blue Ruin (2013)

• Dwight Evans (Macon Blair) is a quiet and unassuming man who seeks revenge for the murder of his parents. He embarks on a violent journey that forces him to confront his own demons.

30. Green Room (2015)

• A punk rock band witnesses a murder in a neo-Nazi bar. They are trapped inside and must fight for their lives against the ruthless group of white supremacists.

31. Badlands (1973)

• Kit Carruthers (Martin Sheen) and Holly Sargis (Sissy Spacek) are two young lovers who go on a killing spree after Kit is rejected by his girlfriend. They are pursued by the law and their relationship is tested by their actions.

32. True Grit (2010)

• Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) is a 14-year-old girl who hires a U.S. marshal, Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges), to help her track down the man who murdered her father. The film explores the themes of revenge and justice.

33. Sicario (2015)

• Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) is an FBI agent who teams up with a CIA officer (Josh Brolin) and a mysterious Mexican prosecutor (Benicio del Toro) to take down a powerful drug cartel. The film depicts the complex and dangerous world of international drug trafficking.

34. Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

• Officer K (Ryan Gosling) is a blade runner who is tasked with hunting down and "retiring" rogue replicants. His mission leads him to uncover a secret that could threaten the existence of both humans and replicants.

35. Logan (2017)

• Logan (Hugh Jackman) is an aging Wolverine who is taking care of Professor X (Patrick Stewart) in a remote location. He is forced