Vendetta (2017 film)

Vendetta is a 2017 British action thriller film directed by Ross McCall and starring Danny Dyer, Roxanne McKee, and Vincent Regan. The film centers on Jimmy Vickers (Dyer), a former Special Forces interrogator who goes on a violent rampage of revenge after his parents are brutally murdered by a gang.

The film follows Vickers as he systematically tracks down and eliminates the members of the gang responsible, employing his specialized interrogation and combat skills. As the body count rises, a female detective (McKee) begins to investigate Vickers, uncovering a complex web of corruption and past traumas that fueled his descent into vigilantism. Regan portrays a key figure from Vickers’ past.

Vendetta is characterized by its gritty violence and morally ambiguous characters. While presented as a revenge thriller, the film also explores themes of justice, trauma, and the consequences of unchecked rage. The film received largely negative reviews upon its release, with critics often citing its formulaic plot and excessive violence.