Retribution (1987)

In the shadowy underbelly of the city, George Miller, an introverted, tormented artist, teeters on the precipice of his existence. His life, a monochromatic tapestry woven with the threads of melancholy and macabre artistry, becomes unbearable, pushing him to the brink of self-destruction atop a decrepit inner-city motel on one fateful Halloween night. Simultaneously, across town, the life of Vito Minelli, a notorious small-time mobster, is brutally extinguished by vengeful cohorts over unsettled gambling debts, his last breaths punctuated by the searing pain of lead and fire. A twist of fate intertwines these two disparate souls as George, miraculously surviving his suicidal leap, awakens after three months. It's not long before he realizes an eerie reality – he is not alone within his own skin. The vengeful spirit of Vito Minelli has taken residence within him, using George's body as a vessel for retribution. As George sleeps, Vito, like a nocturnal parasite, employs his newfound telepathic abilities to orchestrate the demise of his betrayers, painting the town red with vengeance. In the midst of this supernatural chaos, George finds an unexpected ally in the compassionate Dr. Jennifer Curtis. Her unwavering dedication breathes life back into his wilted will to live, but they soon discover an unsettling truth: George's nightmarish dreams are not figments of his imagination, but gruesome realities manifesting themselves on the canvas of the real world. As George battles to regain control, Vito's spectral rage spills over, not just onto his betrayers, but anyone who dares to get close. The film 'Retribution' is a chilling exploration of the struggle for control, a dance of death and revenge, featuring memorable performances by Tony Cox, Dennis Lipscomb, and the late Hoyt Axton. It is a tale that is as haunting as it is riveting, casting long, dark shadows that linger far beyond the final frame.

Retribution is a horror movie featuring Dennis Lipscomb and directed by Guy Magar.

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