Retribution
A gypsy is falsely accused of theft and put to death by German Party members in 1938. But her anguished spirit returns to exact revenge by possessing the body of her granddaughter and kidnapping, torturing and then killing the ancestors of her accusers.
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Plot Summary
A police detective is gunned down and finds himself brought back to life as a cyborg, programmed for revenge. He must fight against the very people who created him while battling his own deteriorating humanity. The film blends elements of cyberpunk and slasher horror as the cyborg protagonist hunts down his killers.
Critical Reception
Retribution was met with a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on gore over substance. While some appreciated its attempt to fuse sci-fi and horror, it was generally seen as a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its visual style and ambitious blend of genres.
- Criticized for a convoluted plot and lack of character development.
- Often deemed too reliant on gore and gratuitous violence.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a mixed to negative sentiment, with some viewers finding it an entertaining, if flawed, B-movie experience, while others found it unoriginal and poorly executed.
Fun Fact
C. Thomas Howell, who plays the cyborg protagonist, also directed the film's sequel, 'The 3000'. He also directed and starred in 'The Return' (2006) which is considered a spiritual successor to 'Retribution'.
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