In Los Angeles, the depressive painter George Miller (Dennis Lipscomb) tries to commit suicide, jumping off the roof of the low-budget hotel where he lives. However, he survives and is sent to a mental institution, where the psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Curtis (Leslie Wing) recovers him. But Miller is haunted by dreadful nightmares and Dr. Curtis gives strong sleeping pills to help him. Miller has a surprising welcome party organized by the prostitute Angel (Suzanne Snyder), who is his best friend, owners and other guests. He has a nightmare with a frightening murder of a woman and he wanders through the city and has a sensation of deja vu when he sees a boy and his mother. George visits Dr. Curtis believing that he is possessed by a killer but she does not believe. But he is indeed possessed by a vengeful gangster that was killed by his associates and now is seeking revenge using George Miller.
"Retribution" is an underrated B-horror movie, with a great storyline and performances. The plot does not use clichés, despite the spoiler of the Brazilian title. The cinematography is melancholic most of the time, and George's welcome party is bizarre. The conclusion is sad and fans of films with happy ending will certainly not like. Unfortunately this film was only released on VHS in Brazil. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Possessão Vingativa" ("Vengeful Possession")
"Retribution" is an underrated B-horror movie, with a great storyline and performances. The plot does not use clichés, despite the spoiler of the Brazilian title. The cinematography is melancholic most of the time, and George's welcome party is bizarre. The conclusion is sad and fans of films with happy ending will certainly not like. Unfortunately this film was only released on VHS in Brazil. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Possessão Vingativa" ("Vengeful Possession")