The 5 Best Revenge Thrillers of All Time

Sharanya Kumar

Memento (2000)

This psychological thriller about a man with short-term memory loss attempting to track down his wife’s murderer is known for its non-linear narrative. It inspired film adaptations in Tamil and Hindi, both named Ghajini.

Oldboy (2003)

Acclaimed director Park Chan-wook brings this action-thriller about a man who must find out why he was captured and placed in solitary confinement for fifteen years. The reason is truly chilling.

Kahaani (2012)

Vidya Balan shines bright in her role as a pregnant woman who moves heaven and earth to get to the bottom of her husband’s mysterious disappearance.

Badlapur (2015)

As the name suggests, this film follows a man who sets out to avenge the grim death of his wife and son. Badlapur was praised for its performances and was nominated for a host of awards.

The Revenant (2015)

This Leonardo DiCaprio-starrer sees his character undertaking a perilous journey through the freezing wilderness so he can take revenge against his team for abandoning him after a brutal bear attack.

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