Lustful Revenge
Lustful Revenge

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Lustful Revenge

1996
Movie
81 min
Japanese

After reading about beautiful women killed in a gruesome manner during the recent months, Akiko tries to nail down the sick serial killer herself. What she does not know is that the killer has already targetted her as his next victim.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Peter LiapisGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A successful attorney, haunted by the murder of his wife, seeks revenge on the corrupt police officers he believes are responsible. He orchestrates a plan to ensnare them, but his pursuit of vengeance leads him down a dark path, blurring the lines between justice and his own descent into violence. As he gets closer to his targets, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous game with unforeseen consequences.

Critical Reception

Lustful Revenge received largely negative reviews, with critics frequently citing its predictable plot, gratuitous violence, and weak performances. While some acknowledged its attempt at a dark thriller, the execution was widely criticized as uninspired and amateurish. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to its obscurity as a low-budget thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and unconvincing acting.

  • Lacks suspense and relies too heavily on clichés.

  • An ultimately forgettable entry in the thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Lustful Revenge are scarce, but those available generally reflect disappointment with the film's low production values and unengaging storyline.

Fun Fact

Peter Liapis, who directed and starred in the film, also wrote the screenplay.

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