Revenge

What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedRevenge

Coralie Fargeat · Film · 2018

If you loved Revenge, start with Revenge (Mike Kelley, 2011) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Revenge across media.

If you loved Revenge, you are clearly drawn to stories where survivors transform their trauma into calculated, unflinching retribution.

Start with the source

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The source

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Mike Kelley · Series · 2011

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Adaptation

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Yōko Ogawa · Book · 2013

Books on the same thread

With a Vengeance

With a Vengeance

Riley Sager · Book

Explores: Revenge, Deception, Class conflict.

Much like the protagonist in Revenge, Anna Matheson navigates a high-stakes environment where she must dismantle her enemies to secure the justice she feels she is owed.

The Crow

The Crow

James Vance · Book · 2004

Explores: Revenge, Justice, Morality.

This story echoes the visceral intensity of Revenge, exploring the moral toll and the brutal physical cost that comes with hunting down those who have wronged you.

From Reverence to Rape

From Reverence to Rape

Molly Haskell · Book · 2016

Explores: Female Representation, Gender Roles in Film, Hollywood History.

If you appreciated the feminist subversion of tropes in Revenge, this landmark study provides the essential critical framework for understanding the female experience within cinematic narratives.

VERITY

VERITY

Colleen Hoover · Book

Explores: unreliable narrator, gaslighting, literary obsession.

Fans of the tension found in Revenge will recognize the same suffocating atmosphere of domestic vulnerability and the desperate need to uncover the truth behind a deception.

Series on the same thread

The Queen of Flow

The Queen of Flow

Andrés Salgado · Series · 2018

Shares a thread with Revenge: Female Empowerment.

Like the central figure in Revenge, this protagonist channels years of injustice into a singular, unwavering mission to dismantle the lives of those who caused her downfall.

The Glory

The Glory

Kim Eun-sook · Series · 2022

Explores: Bullying, Revenge, Social Inequality.

This series mirrors the meticulous planning seen in Revenge, focusing on a survivor who systematically targets her past abusers to settle a long-standing score through calculated vengeance.

Killing Eve

Killing Eve

Phoebe Waller-Bridge · Series · 2018

Explores: Female obsession, Cat and mouse game, Gender roles subversion.

If the volatile power dynamics in Revenge kept you hooked, you will enjoy this intense, obsession-fueled cat-and-mouse game that constantly flips the script on gender roles.

Brazil Avenue

Brazil Avenue

João Emanuel Carneiro · Series · 2012

Explores: Revenge, Ambition, Social Inequality.

This narrative captures the same spirit of relentless ambition found in Revenge, showing how personal cruelty can ignite a lifelong pursuit of justice against powerful, corrupt adversaries.

Podcasts on the same thread

Motivational words

Motivational words

Podcast

Explores: Success, Motivation, Inspiration.

While Revenge portrays a violent path to closure, this podcast offers a different perspective on how the desire for retribution can be channeled into personal empowerment and success.

Ayaw kol, Bata pako kol!

Ayaw kol, Bata pako kol!

Podcast

Explores: Alimony, Life changes, Vision.

This podcast explores the internal shift that follows a traumatic life change, echoing the transformative journey of the protagonist who refuses to be a victim in Revenge.

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Common questions

Is the 2018 movie Revenge related to the 2011 television series?

No, the 2018 movie Revenge directed by Coralie Fargeat is not related to the 2011 television series titled Revenge. They are separate productions with different plots and creative teams, so they do not share a narrative connection.

Does the 2013 book Revenge share the same plot as the 2018 film?

The 2013 book Revenge is a distinct work and does not share the same plot as the 2018 film Revenge. The movie follows a woman whose romantic getaway is interrupted by a hunting trip, while the book is a separate literary title.

What is the premise of the 2018 film Revenge?

The 2018 film Revenge depicts a romantic getaway between Jen and her wealthy married boyfriend that is disrupted by the arrival of his friends for a hunting trip. The tension at the house escalates until the situation culminates in an unexpected way.

Are there multiple adaptations titled Revenge?

Yes, there are multiple works titled Revenge, including the 2018 movie by Coralie Fargeat, a 2011 television series, and a 2013 book. These are separate entities and do not share a common source material or storyline.

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