Peppermint

Peppermint

Year: 2018

Runtime: 101 min

Language: English

Director: Pierre Morel

ActionDramaThriller

After awakening from a coma to find her husband and daughter murdered, Riley North is consumed by grief and a desperate search for justice. Finding the legal system unable to deliver the retribution she seeks, she embarks on a relentless and dangerous mission. Riley transforms herself, dedicating years to mastering combat and tactical skills, becoming a formidable force as she systematically hunts down those responsible for her family’s tragic end.

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1

Confrontation in the Vehicle

An unknown woman engages in a fierce struggle with a man inside a vehicle. The confrontation escalates until she decisively pulls the trigger, shooting him in the head, marking the beginning of her quest for vengeance.

2

Riley's Life Five Years Ago

Five years before the events of the confrontation, Riley North is portrayed as a banker living in Los Angeles. She battles daily struggles while her husband Chris runs a struggling mechanic shop, highlighting their efforts to build a happy life for their daughter, Carly.

Five years prior Los Angeles
3

Carly's Birthday Celebration

In an attempt to compensate for the absence of friends at Carly's birthday party, Riley and Chris treat their daughter to pizza and a trip to a carnival. Carly's choice of peppermint ice cream becomes a significant detail that connects to the film's title.

Carnival
4

Tragic Gunfire Incident

As the family returns to their car after the carnival, they are ambushed by gunfire from the men of Diego Garcia, a notorious drug lord. In a brutal onslaught, both Chris and Carly are killed, while Riley miraculously survives despite being wounded.

Parking lot
5

Identifying the Assailants

Despite her injuries, Riley identifies the gunmen responsible for the attack. However, the detectives are hesitant to take action due to the fear of the powerful drug cartel led by Garcia, leading to frustration and a lack of justice.

Police station
6

Bribery Attempt

As Riley prepares for the preliminary hearing, the defense attorney of the shooters attempts to bribe her. He tries to undermine her credibility by pointing to her anti-psychotic medication, exploiting her vulnerability to paint her as an unreliable witness.

7

Judge Dismisses the Case

Judge Stevens dismisses the case against the assailants due to a lack of evidence, further infuriating Riley. This dismissal grants freedom to her family’s killers, deepening her sense of injustice and loss.

Courtroom
8

Riley's Desperate Assault

In a fit of anguish, Riley attempts to attack the men who killed her family but is tasered and subsequently confined to a mental institution. Ultimately, she manages to escape, disappearing from the public eye as she plots her revenge.

Mental Institution
9

Execution of the Shooters

Five years later, detectives discover the three shooters executed and displayed on a Ferris wheel at the carnival. This striking display indicates that Riley has not only survived but is aggressively enacting her revenge on those who wronged her.

Five years later Carnival
10

Riley's Robbery

FBI Agent Inman learns that prior to her disappearance, Riley had robbed the bank she used to work for. Following this, Riley emerges from hiding, armed and ready to take down those responsible for her family's murder.

11

Taking Out Judge Stevens

Riley escalates her campaign against those involved in her family's case by killing Judge Stevens with an explosion. This act further solidifies her transformation from victim to a relentless force seeking retribution.

12

Infiltrating Diego's Operations

Riley infiltrates one of Diego Garcia’s money laundering operations, eliminating several of his men while taking one alive for interrogation. Her actions catch Diego's attention, as he vows to retaliate against her.

Money Laundering Operation
13

Confrontation with Diego

During a confrontation with Diego, Riley hesitates when faced with his young daughter, a painful reminder of her lost child. This moment of humanity leads to her injury as Diego escapes from her grasp.

14

Betrayal Unfolds

Detective Carmichael, secretly allied with Diego, betrays Inman by shooting her and informing Diego of Riley's whereabouts. This betrayal complicates the already tense situation, leading to disastrous consequences.

Skid Row
15

Final Showdown

Riley invites both the press and the LAPD to her location as she confronts Diego. In the tumultuous chaos, she faces him, resulting in a confrontation where Diego shoots Carmichael but is ultimately confronted by Riley.

Skid Row

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