10 Revenge Dramas: Films About Retribution for Humiliation

Description: Carrie White, an outcast and victim of bullying, unleashes her telekinetic powers in a horrifying act of revenge at her high school prom, following years of humiliation and abuse.

Fact: The film was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Sissy Spacek. The prom scene was shot in one continuous take, lasting over 2 minutes.

Description: Two women, after being humiliated and wronged by men, embark on a journey that turns into a quest for freedom and revenge, culminating in an iconic act of defiance.

Fact: The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Director for Ridley Scott. The ending was controversial and has been interpreted in various ways by audiences.

Description: Eric Draven, resurrected by a supernatural force, seeks revenge on the gang that murdered him and his fiancée, driven by the humiliation and pain of their loss.

Fact: The film was tragically marked by the death of its star, Brandon Lee, during production. The movie's gothic aesthetic has influenced many subsequent films.

Description: This adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel follows Edmond Dantès, who is wrongfully imprisoned and seeks revenge on those who betrayed him. The film captures the essence of revenge for humiliation through Dantès' transformation into the enigmatic Count.

Fact: The film was shot in Malta, which stood in for 19th-century France. The story inspired many adaptations, including a Japanese anime series.

Description: After being mysteriously imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su seeks revenge on those who humiliated him, leading to a shocking and twisted tale of vengeance.

Fact: The film won the Grand Prix at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. The famous one-shot hallway fight scene took three days to film.

Description: After a brutal attack leaves her fiancé dead and herself traumatized, Erica Bain takes justice into her own hands, seeking revenge for the humiliation and loss she suffered.

Fact: Jodie Foster won a Golden Globe nomination for her role. The film explores themes of vigilantism and the moral ambiguity of revenge.

Description: Two rival magicians engage in a battle of wits and revenge after one humiliates the other, leading to a complex and tragic tale of obsession and retribution.

Fact: The film was inspired by a novel by Christopher Priest. The movie features real magic tricks, including the famous "Transported Man" trick.

Description: Lisbeth Salander, a hacker with a dark past, teams up with a journalist to solve a murder mystery, but her personal story is one of revenge for the humiliation she endured.

Fact: The film was directed by David Fincher, known for his meticulous attention to detail. The Swedish version of the film was released in 2009, before the English adaptation.

Description: Hugh Glass, left for dead after a bear attack, endures unimaginable hardships to exact revenge on the man who betrayed him, highlighting the theme of revenge for humiliation and survival.

Fact: Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Oscar for Best Actor for this role. The film was shot in harsh conditions, with temperatures dropping to -40 degrees Celsius.

Description: The Bride, left for dead by her former lover and his assassin squad, embarks on a bloody quest for vengeance, showcasing the ultimate revenge for betrayal and humiliation.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be one movie, but due to its length, it was split into two volumes. Quentin Tarantino drew inspiration from various genres, including spaghetti westerns and samurai films.