Vigilantes in movies: modern quests for vengeance
For decades, characters who pursue their own forms of justice or retribution have captivated audiences around the world. These films and franchises portray the journeys of modern-day avengers.
Vigilantism
Vigilantism isn’t just a societal issue, but also a storytelling staple. This led me to create a blog series about vigilantism, real-life vigilantes, and fictional portrayals.
The allure of vigilantes in classic movies
The appeal of morally ambiguous vigilantes has long entranced audiences. These classic narratives follow vigilantes who pursue their unique paths of vengeance and justice.
Vigilantes in fiction: The (anti)hero in comics
Since their inception, both DC Comics and Marvel Comics have introduced a vast array of superheroes. A significant number of them are vigilantes.
Vigilantes captivate the literature world
Whether they fight for truth, protect the innocent, or seek revenge against injustice, vigilantes are a mainstay in literature.
6 real-life vigilante stories
When the law has failed, it's easy to sympathize with a heroic vigilante who takes justice into their own hands. But vigilantism is way more complicated than it seems, as the following six examples show.
Portraits of 6 real-life vigilantes
In an ideal world, justice would prevail for every transgression. However, reality often falls short, and people resort to force and violence to exact revenge against those they perceive as wrongdoers.
Taking justice into your own hands-the aspects of vigilantism
Throughout history, individuals, groups, and organizations have taken matters of justice into their own hands. But what exactly are vigilantes, what drives them, and are their actions justified?
Wicked Justice
In Wicked Justice, the stakes are high, the tension is palpable, and the answers lie in the darkest corners of the human soul.
Will justice be served? – Release of Wicked Justice
“Wicked Justice”, the highly anticipated second installment in “The Empath Series", is about to unveil its secrets.