The Retaliators
The Retaliators

The Retaliators

2022Movie96 minEnglish

An upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter's brutal murder.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users74%
Director: Michael Lombardi, Bridget Smith, Drew MaxwellGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Pastor John Bishop's life is turned upside down when his daughter is brutally murdered and the prime suspect is released due to lack of evidence. Consumed by grief and rage, Bishop teams up with a grizzled detective to seek vengeance and bring the killer to justice outside the confines of the law. The investigation uncovers a deeper, more sinister conspiracy that forces Bishop to confront his own morality and the darkness within himself.

Critical Reception

The Retaliators received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its gratuitous violence and predictable plot. However, some praised its raw intensity and effective performances, particularly from the lead actors. Audience reception was somewhat more divided, with some appreciating its straightforward revenge narrative and others finding it overly bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral horror elements and a committed performance from Michael Lombardi.
  • Criticized for its reliance on extreme violence and a formulaic revenge plot.
  • Some found the film's exploration of faith and vengeance compelling, while others deemed it shallow.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Retaliators' to be a decent revenge thriller, appreciating its brutal action and the emotional weight of the story. However, some viewers felt the plot was predictable and the violence excessive.

Fun Fact

The film heavily features members of the rock band Papa Roach, with Jacoby Shaddix portraying the character of 'Tommy'. Several other members of the band also had roles or contributed to the soundtrack.

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Michael Lombardi is the aptly named "Bishop" - he's a rural pastor - who traditionally shuns confrontation and generally encourages others to do the same. Until, that is, his daughter has a run in with a gangland hoodlum who has a car stash...