Description
For most of us, revenge is a dish best served…. right now. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of revenge films or just someone who enjoys seeing a good dose of vindication, this remarkably diverse genre gives notoriety to heroes, villains, and most importantly, the underdogs, who use humor, suspense, and sometimes, sheer mind blowing terror to inflict payback on someone (or thing) who had it coming.
In The Mega Book of Revenge Films Vol. 1: The Big Payback, author Danny Marianino takes you on a ruthless journey with the most comprehensive film guide that includes the best and worst of cinema’s retaliation flicks. Be prepared for Avenging Nuns, Armed Vagrants, Urban Anti-Heroes, Lone Wolves, Kung-Fu Masters and Demons from The Beyond that are just a sample of some of the hundreds of movies referenced inside.
This book is an essential guide for the revenge film fan of all ages as Marianino presents a unique and exciting look into the genre while he explores some of the greatest moments from the big and small screen. You will love remembering the quotes and taglines that made you laugh, cheer, and wince as you revisit these amazing films through interviews, articles, and Marianino’s tremendous sense of humor.
Praise for the Book:
“Every so often, a revenge film can take us to places where we question humankind’s everlasting lust for violence—its cost and effect. But mostly, it’s about the visceral enjoyment of seeing the odds evened and the balance restored… Clearly, Marianino has done his homework.”
—Tal Zimerman, writer, Rue Morgue Magazine
“The reviews themselves are short and sweet—essentially what I look for in a reference guide. The intent of the book isn’t to inform the reader of trivia but to highlight fantastic films to dig into. Nor does the book deeply analyze the theme of revenge, but it was never meant to. It’s a fun reference guide that’s a pleasure to flip through and use to create a huge list of films to check out.”
—From Jacob Gustafson’s review on ToxicGraveyard.com
“One of my favorite things about Danny Marianino’s book, The Mega Book of Revenge Films Volume 1: The Big Payback, is the number of films he covers. Some I had never heard of—others, like Rolling Vengeance, I hadn’t seen in years.”
—Chris The Brain from BulletproofAction.com
