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Retribution

1987Movie1 h 47 minR

57
DecentGoodWatch score
57
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

After a depressed artist miraculously survives a suicide attempt, a series of horrific murders leads him to realize he may have been possessed by the vengeful spirit of a murdered gangster.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Cast

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Directed by
Guy Magar
Music by
Alan Howarth

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Facts

October 1, 1987 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
October 1, 1987
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Available in
138 countries

Q&A

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Questions about Retribution

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Retribution worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.9 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Will Retribution scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Retribution?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.