The appeal of the revenge thriller is simple: it’s catharsis. A grim power fantasy that taps into the irrational parts of our brains that crave satisfaction after being wronged. Of course, in life, most people will attest that real enemies don’t come along very often, and transgressions against us are typically mild at best. There are few serious reasons to break out our sick martial arts skills in the day-to-day. That’s why movies powered by revenge hit the way they do. We watch our... Read this story
