If you loved
Revenge
Yōko Ogawa · Book · 2013
If you loved the way Revenge weaves grotesque obsessions into a tapestry of chilling, interconnected violence, these dark tales are for you.
Start with the source
The source
Revenge
Mike Kelley · Series · 2011
Adaptation
Revenge
Coralie Fargeat · Film · 2018
Films on the same thread
Confessions
Tetsuya Nakashima · Film · 2010
Shares 2 threads with Revenge: Revenge, Psychological Thriller.
Like the stories in Revenge, this film explores the cold, calculated nature of vengeance. You will recognize the same unsettling moral ambiguity and the dark consequences of deep-seated trauma.
Lady Vengeance
Park Chan-wook · Film · 2005
Explores: Wrongful Imprisonment, Female Revenge, Moral Ambiguity.
Much like the characters in Revenge, the protagonist here is defined by an unwavering obsession. You will find the same grim satisfaction in watching an elaborate, long-gestating plan unfold.
I Saw the Devil
Kim Jee-woon · Film · 2010
Shares 2 threads with Revenge: Obsession, Psychological Thriller.
This film mirrors the violent, visceral tone of Revenge. You will appreciate how it pushes the boundaries of human cruelty while examining the psychological decay caused by an endless cycle.
Oldboy
Park Chan-wook · Film · 2003
Shares 2 threads with Revenge: Revenge, Psychological Thriller.
The claustrophobic and haunting atmosphere of this narrative echoes the best parts of Revenge. You will be drawn to its investigation of identity and the brutal costs of seeking past retribution.
Series on the same thread
The Glory
Kim Eun-sook · Series · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Revenge: Revenge, Psychological Thriller.
If the methodical pacing of Revenge kept you turning pages, this series will captivate you. It masterfully depicts how past trauma fuels an intricate, patient, and ultimately destructive quest for justice.
Dororo
Osamu Tezuka · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Revenge: Revenge.
This series shares the grotesque, macabre sensibility found in Revenge. You will connect with its dark exploration of body horror and the loss of humanity that accompanies a lifelong grudge.
Brazil Avenue
João Emanuel Carneiro · Series · 2012
Shares a thread with Revenge: Revenge.
This telenovela captures the same spiraling intensity of Revenge. You will see how early inflicted cruelty shapes a character, driving them toward an obsession that eventually consumes their entire life.
American Horror Story
Ryan Murphy · Series · 2011
Explores: Trauma, Social Commentary, Identity.
The anthology structure here mirrors the interwoven nature of Revenge. You will enjoy the series’ commitment to exploring dark, unsettling themes through a variety of unique and disturbing character perspectives.
Podcasts on the same thread
Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet
Podcast
Explores: Translation, Internet Culture, Vengeful Spirits.
This podcast delivers the same eerie, urban-legend quality that defines Revenge. You will appreciate how these translated tales tap into the same deep, visceral dread found in Yoko Ogawa’s writing.
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Common questions
Is Revenge by Yōko Ogawa related to the 2011 television series?
No, the 2013 book Revenge by Yōko Ogawa is not related to the 2011 television series titled Revenge. The book is a collection of eleven interwoven macabre short stories, whereas the television series is a separate production with no shared source material or narrative connection.
Is the 2018 movie Revenge an adaptation of the book by Yōko Ogawa?
The 2018 movie Revenge is not an adaptation of the 2013 book Revenge by Yōko Ogawa. The book contains eleven distinct short stories focused on grotesque characters and violent emotions, while the 2018 film is a standalone project unrelated to the contents of the book.
How long does it take to read the book Revenge?
The book Revenge by Yōko Ogawa consists of eleven interwoven short stories. The time required to finish it depends on your reading speed, but because it is a collection of shorter, macabre narratives rather than a single long novel, it is often completed in a few sittings.
What kind of stories are included in the book Revenge?
The book Revenge by Yōko Ogawa features eleven interwoven short stories. These narratives provide an ominous look at grotesque characters, violent emotions, and murder. The collection is characterized by its macabre tone and the way the individual stories connect to one another within the book.