Revenge

Revenge

The defence of one’s honour can drive a man insane!

Directed by Tadashi Imai

Produced by Toei Company

1964104 min7.6 / 10

A dark, psychologically intense samurai tragedy about honor, madness, and the destructive spiral of revenge within a rigid feudal code.

An innocuous comment during a weapon inspection wounds the pride of low-ranking samurai Shinpachi, leading to an argument with his superior. The situation snowballs out of control, leading to a deadly duel and political fallout which threatens the entire clan. Declared mentally unstable by the corrupt authority, Shinpachi begins his descent into true insanity…

Questions people ask

  • Is Revenge sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Revenge scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does Revenge end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Revenge violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is Revenge easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

78/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity62

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise84

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Revenge

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Revenge

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Revenge, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Revenge, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Revenge, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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