Vengeance Is Mine
Vengeance Is Mine

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Vengeance Is Mine

1984
Movie
118 min
English

Unsuccessfully trying to close old family wounds on a trip back to the Rhode Island home of her miserable childhood, a troubled young woman finds her new friendship with a neighbor has her stuck in another family drama.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: John "Bud" CardosGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A series of brutal murders plagues a remote community, with the victims all seemingly connected to a mysterious corporation. A grizzled detective, haunted by his past, teams up with a resourceful investigative journalist to uncover the dark secrets behind the killings. As they delve deeper, they realize the murders are part of a larger, more sinister plot involving genetic experimentation and corporate greed.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Vengeance Is Mine' received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its formulaic plot and reliance on graphic violence over substance. However, some reviewers appreciated its attempt at a suspenseful thriller with a horror edge and a few performances, particularly Donald Pleasence. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying its B-movie horror elements while others found it uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable storyline and often resorts to gratuitous gore.

  • Some credit is given for atmosphere and a few decent performances, but it doesn't elevate the material significantly.

  • Ultimately considered a forgettable entry in the 1980s horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect the critical consensus, with many viewers finding the film to be a low-budget, unoriginal horror flick that offers little in the way of compelling plot or character development.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Australia, despite its setting not being explicitly defined as such in the narrative.

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