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Avengement

Avengement

Crime · Action · Thriller · 2019

While on a prison furlough, a lowly criminal evades his guards and returns to his old stomping ground to take revenge on the people who turned him into a cold blooded killer.

Movie details

Avengement

“He's out for blood”

2019 Crime · Action · Thriller 1h 28m

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6.8 / 10

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While on a prison furlough, a lowly criminal evades his guards and returns to his old stomping ground to take revenge on the people who turned him into a cold blooded killer.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Jesse V. Johnson

Written by

Stu Small · Jesse V. Johnson

Scott Adkins

Scott Adkins

Cain Burgess

Craig Fairbrass

Craig Fairbrass

Lincoln Burgess

Thomas Turgoose

Thomas Turgoose

Tune

Nick Moran

Nick Moran

Hyde

Kierston Wareing

Kierston Wareing

Bez

Leo Gregory

Leo Gregory

Mo

Beau Fowler

Beau Fowler

Vern

Court is in session

Put Avengement on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.