Revenge Thrillers: Parents Seeking Justice for Their Children

Description: John Creasy, a former CIA operative, becomes a bodyguard for a young girl in Mexico City. When she's kidnapped, his mission becomes personal, leading to a brutal quest for vengeance.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by A.J. Quinnell and features a gripping performance by Denzel Washington.

Description: After her murder, Susie Salmon watches from heaven as her father seeks to solve her case and bring her killer to justice, showcasing a father's love and determination.

Fact: Directed by Peter Jackson, the film adaptation of Alice Sebold's novel was both visually stunning and emotionally charged.

Description: Robert McCall, a retired black ops operative, comes out of retirement to save a young girl from the Russian mafia, driven by his past and a newfound purpose to protect the innocent.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 1980s TV series of the same name, with Denzel Washington bringing a new depth to the character.

Description: After her fiancé is killed and she herself is brutally attacked, Erica Bain takes justice into her own hands, becoming a vigilante. Her journey is fueled by the need to protect others from the same fate as her child.

Fact: Jodie Foster's performance earned her critical acclaim, and the film explores themes of justice, revenge, and moral ambiguity.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world, a father's sole mission is to protect his son, leading to acts of desperation and violence to ensure his child's survival.

Fact: The film is based on Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, offering a bleak yet poignant look at parental love and survival.

Description: Bryan Mills, a retired CIA agent, uses his particular set of skills to rescue his kidnapped daughter from human traffickers. This film epitomizes the theme of a father's relentless pursuit to save his child, making it a cornerstone in revenge thrillers.

Fact: Liam Neeson was initially hesitant to take the role, but his performance turned the film into a blockbuster hit, spawning sequels and a franchise.

Description: Clyde Shelton's quest for justice after his family is brutally murdered leads him to take matters into his own hands, challenging the legal system's ability to deliver true justice.

Fact: The film's plot has sparked debates about the ethics of vigilante justice versus the failures of the legal system.

Description: When his wife is wrongfully convicted of murder, John Brennan goes to extreme lengths to break her out of prison, driven by the need to keep their family together for their son. This film showcases the lengths a parent will go to protect their child's future.

Fact: The film is a remake of the French film "Anything for Her" and was directed by Paul Haggis, known for his work on "Crash."

Description: While not directly about a parent, Lisbeth Salander's quest for justice against those who wronged her and her guardian, who was like a father to her, fits the theme of revenge for a loved one.

Fact: The film is an adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel and features a compelling performance by Rooney Mara.

Description: Frank Castle, a former FBI agent, loses his family to a mob hit. He then becomes The Punisher, a vigilante seeking to avenge his family's death, embodying the ultimate parental revenge.

Fact: The film is based on the Marvel Comics character, and Thomas Jane's portrayal added a gritty realism to the character.