The Revenant (2009) is a darkly hilarious and bizarre twist on the undead genre, blending horror, action, and buddy comedy into a gritty, blood-soaked ride through the underbelly of Los Angeles. The story follows Bart Gregory, a recently fallen soldier who mysteriously returns from the grave — not quite alive, but not fully dead either. He’s a revenant: cursed to wander between worlds, thirsting not for brains, but for blood to keep his decaying body from falling apart.
Desperate to make sense of his condition, Bart reconnects with his best friend Joey. What starts as a panic-driven reunion turns into an unconventional crime spree as the two realize Bart’s undead state makes him the perfect nocturnal vigilante. Taking out drug dealers and lowlifes becomes their nightly routine — part justice, part survival — all while Bart struggles with his own moral decay and fading humanity.
Unlike traditional zombie flicks, The Revenant dances on the line between grotesque and absurd, with sharp satire, crude humor, and moments of real emotional weight. It's a cult favorite for good reason: part horror-comedy, part tragic descent into the dark side of immortality. Expect gory laughs, outrageous twists, and a buddy dynamic that’s as twisted as it is oddly heartfelt.
Whether you're into offbeat horror, underground comedies, or just craving something that breaks the mold, The Revenant delivers a raw and unforgettable experience.
Desperate to make sense of his condition, Bart reconnects with his best friend Joey. What starts as a panic-driven reunion turns into an unconventional crime spree as the two realize Bart’s undead state makes him the perfect nocturnal vigilante. Taking out drug dealers and lowlifes becomes their nightly routine — part justice, part survival — all while Bart struggles with his own moral decay and fading humanity.
Unlike traditional zombie flicks, The Revenant dances on the line between grotesque and absurd, with sharp satire, crude humor, and moments of real emotional weight. It's a cult favorite for good reason: part horror-comedy, part tragic descent into the dark side of immortality. Expect gory laughs, outrageous twists, and a buddy dynamic that’s as twisted as it is oddly heartfelt.
Whether you're into offbeat horror, underground comedies, or just craving something that breaks the mold, The Revenant delivers a raw and unforgettable experience.