10 dark revenge movies for fans of The Crow

If you are a fan of blood-soaked revenge, eyeliners, and leather trench coats, then you must watch dark revenge movies, and the best among them is The Crow. It is a cult classic starring Bruce Lee's handsome son, Brandon Lee. He stars as Eric Draven, a vengeful dead man awakened from his grave by a crow to avenge his innocent girlfriend after they were attacked and killed by goons.

Eric awakens from his grave looking like Kiss's spirit animal and goes on a revenge spree, killing every last one of his attackers. And just like the obedient boy he is, after finishing his job, he drops back into his grave and continues being dead, confusing a lot of murder investigators in the process.

The Crow was released in 1994. It was Brandon Lee's breakthrough performance and his last performance. It became a cult classic and is considered one of the best dark revenge movies. Its popularity made producers remake it after 30 years with Bill Skarsgard in the lead role, but it failed to recreate the original's impact.

If all this talk about The Crow has made you watch some dark revenge movies, here are some great recommendations.

Disclaimer: This entire article is based on the writer's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.

10 dark revenge movies for fans of The Crow

1) John Wick (2014)

John Wick or Dog lover final boss is a nightmare for anyone who even remotely thinks that animal lives don't matter. The movie is about a retired assassin living a peaceful life with his puppy. One day, some goons kill his pup, and instead of calling the cops or filing a suit, John Wick takes matters into his own hands and single-handedly destroys the entire Eastern European mob.

2) Oldboy (2003)

Someone kidnaps Dae-Su and locks him up in a room for 15 years without explanation. Surviving only on dumplings and with no connection to the outside world, he cannot figure out the reason for his imprisonment.

Finally, after 15 years, he is released, and he goes all out on finding his abductor. The film is filled with plot twists, with the biggest one in the final scene. Thus, making it one of the best dark revenge movies.

3) The Punisher (2004)

When Frank Castle's family gets murdered because he witnessed a mob hit, instead of processing his grief with therapy and support groups, he decides to give a masterclass in revenge killing. Dressed in a skull t-shirt and a grim expression, he becomes a one-man army that takes down the entire mob. It became one of the best dark revenge movies and was remade into a TV series starring Jon Bernthal.

4) Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 ( 2003-2004)

Kill Bill is hands down one of the best dark revenge movies of all time. Beatrix Kiddo, a former assassin and pregnant bride, gets gunned down by her former boss and lover, Bill, and his gang on her wedding day. Unfortunately for them, she somehow survives but falls into a coma.

When she wakes up, she tracks down each of her assailants and brings them to justice, getting a sweet reward in the end.

5) The Revenant (2015)

The Revenant is Leonardo DiCaprio's what more could go wrong saga. He was mauled by a bear, betrayed by his crew, had to sleep inside a horse, and had to see his son getting killed, and worst of all, everything happened in sub-zero temperatures.

But instead of losing hope and accepting his disastrous fate, he drags his bear-battered body to find the guy responsible for his miseries and end his reign of terror.

6) V for Vendetta (2005)

A guy wearing a weird mask and quoting Shakespeare, and blows up authoritative regimes like it's another Tuesday. It's like when someone takes a personal agenda to the political level and makes everyone pay. It is one of the most loved dark revenge movies ever.

7) Mandy (2018)

Nicholas Cage is living in a beautiful cabin with his girlfriend when a cult burns her alive. Big mistake. This makes Nic lose his cool and hunt down every last one of those manic cultists with a giant axe and head full of rage. No one ever thought that watching Nic Cage scream in his underwear while covered in blood would give them nightmares for days.

8) I Saw the Devil (2010)

Korean serial killer movies keep you on your toes till the end, and this one is no exception. It is the mother of all dark revenge movies and will live in your head rent-free for days. A man's fiancée gets murdered by a serial killer, and instead of killing him, the man plays a sick game of tag with him. He catches the serial killer and then sets him free. Then catches him again, and again, and again. Why? Watch the movie to find out.

9) Sin City (2005)

This movie isn't just one twisted story, but an anthology of messed-up revenge stories. One particular story includes Harv, who looks like The Thing from Fantastic Four had a kid with a human. He wants to exact revenge from someone who killed his hooker.

Another story includes Dwight, who takes on the mission of killing corrupt cops. And then there is Bruce Willis, aka Hartigan, who sacrifices his life to give Nancy (Jessica Alba) a shot 9at a good life.

10) The Nightingale (2018)

If you want to see how people in the olden days exacted revenge, this should be your go-to movie. It is one of the best dark revenge movies to end this list with because it is as cheerful as a funeral in a tornado.

An Irish woman watches members of the Colonial forces of Tasmania murder her husband and baby, and sets out to avenge them with the help of an Aboriginal tracker seeking revenge for his people against the British occupiers.

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These dark revenge movies are poetic and gory at the same time. They are a great example of mess around and find out, showing what happens when you poke the animal instead of every average guy. If you ever feel misunderstood or wrong, instead of going on a revenge spree, watch these films instead and imagine you are the protagonist.