Avengement

Avengement

Year: 2019

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: English

Director: Jesse V. Johnson

ActionCrimeCrime drugs and gangstersViolent action guns and crimeBrutal violent prison drama

After being imprisoned, a man seeks retribution against those he believes responsible for his descent into violence. While on a temporary release, he escapes from his guards and returns to his former neighborhood, determined to exact revenge on the people who shaped his life and turned him into a ruthless killer. He is driven by a thirst for vengeance and a desire to settle old scores.

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1

Cain Burgess is transported to the hospital

Cain Burgess is being escorted by police to a hospital after being caught. During the journey, he learns of his mother's death and sees her corpse, which deeply affects him. This event marks a turning point in his emotional state and sets the stage for his subsequent actions.

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2

Cain escapes from custody

After witnessing his mother's death, Cain suddenly breaks free from the police escort. He escapes in a violent manner and seeks refuge, heading to a private bar. His escape signifies his rejection of the law and desire for revenge or answers.

hospital / street
3

Cain attacks the bar security

Cain forcibly enters the bar by assaulting the bouncers. Once inside, he drinks and overhears patrons, including Tune, discussing the murder of a gangster named Rook. Cain's disruptive entrance initiates chaos in the bar.

private bar
4

Cain confronts patrons over Rook's murder

Cain overhears Tune describing how an unknown assailant killed Rook. He intervenes with laughter, which provokes wrath from Tune, the bar patrons, and the barmaid Bez. His reactions stir further violence in the establishment.

private bar
5

Cain holds everyone hostage

Cain pulls out a double-barrelled shotgun and takes everyone in the bar hostage. He claims to be connected to Lincoln, the bar owner, which leads to a tense stand-off with the patrons and Lincoln's lieutenant Hyde arriving to recognize Cain as Lincoln's brother.

private bar
6

Cain injures a patron

Cain blames Hyde and Lincoln for injuring him earlier and responds by shooting a patron in the kneecap. This violent act underscores his escalating aggression and mistrust of Lincoln's associates.

private bar
7

Cain's prison backstory revealed

Cain narrates his past, revealing his time in HMP Belmarsh and his history as a skilled martial artist. He describes his fight for survival in prison and his transformation into a cold-blooded killer for self-preservation.

8

Cain attempts to forge a legitimate life

Cain seeks redemption by approaching Lincoln for financial help to start a legitimate business. Instead, he is drawn into Lincoln's criminal activities, including robbing a mark who retrieves a package from Lincoln's gang.

Lincoln's location
9

Cain's criminal act leads to murder and arrest

Cain steals a package from a woman who chases him, leading to her being run over and killed in a car crash. He is then arrested and charged with manslaughter, starting his downward spiral into the prison system.

street / police station
10

Cain’s imprisonment and fights

Cain is sentenced to Belmarsh Prison, where he fights for survival against other inmates. His aggressive behavior results in multiple injuries and extended sentences, pushing him to become a ruthless killer.

Belmarsh Prison
11

Cain learns about the bounty on his head

After years in prison, Cain discovers Lincoln has put a £20,000 bounty on his head. Detective O'Hara attempts to convince Cain to abandon his vendetta and reunite with his family, but Cain is determined to seek revenge.

12

Cain escapes custody to see his mother

Cain agrees to give up his revenge if he can visit his dying mother. Despite missing the chance to see her, he escapes violent police custody, seeking to confront his brother Lincoln.

hospital / police station
13

Cain confronts Lincoln and kills Hyde

Cain arrives at Lincoln's place, where they clash. Lincoln's associate Hyde mocks Cain, inciting him to shoot and kill him. Cain's violence escalates as he begins to settle scores with his brother's associates.

Lincoln's bar
14

Cain kills Lincoln and faces his fate

Cain and Lincoln engage in a deadly fight. Cain overpowers Lincoln and fatally stabs him after a brutal attack. He then spends his final moments before collapsing, having exacted his revenge, leaving behind the stolen wealth divided among his victims.

Lincoln's bar

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:12

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