SHEVENGE is comprised of 12 short films from (mostly) different filmmakers, each with a unique vision, produced by horror filmmaker Staci Layne Wilson. What strings them together is the theme of women’s truly justified revenge towards the men who hurt them. Some are more psychological, some are gorier, but all of them are effective in their own way.

The shorts featured are broken into four blocks, and in a Creepshow fashion are introduced in wraparounds by Vanessa Gomez, who does NOT take kindly to late party guests. There really are no weak links in Shevenge, though some films are stronger than others, so I’ve picked my personal favorites for each block. 

PART 1: KISS AND KILL

Psycho Therapy (dir. Staci Layne Wilson) A woman turns to her psychiatrist for help upon discovering her husband’s infidelity, but the session takes an unexpected turn.

For A Good Time, Call… (dir. Izzy Lee) A young man is in for a rude awakening after uploading a homemade sex tape without his partner’s permission.

All Men Must Die (dir. Kate Beacom) A young woman’s best friend who would do anything for her throws her a birthday party. And she means ANYTHING.

Just A Girl (dir. Michelle Nessk) An experimental film in which a girl confronts her internal and external demons.

BLOCK ONE PERSONAL FAVE: All Men Must Die—With hints of dark comedy, the actors deliver natural performances only seen in extreme realism films, not to mention the adorable animated transitions.

PART 2: MURDEROUS MOMS

Lady Hunters (dir. Angela Atwood) Three mothers band together to rid their woodsy town of the predators that lurk through it.

Hooker Assassin (dir. Misty Dawn) A sex worker goes through hell and back to protect her daughter.

The Fetch (dir. Cheryl Isaacson) In a community suffering from an extreme drought, a mother enacts a dangerous plan to eliminate a predator.

BLOCK 2 PERSONAL FAVE: Hooker Assassin—In this suspenseful and heartbreaking story of a mother’s dedication, both leads give great acting performances, and represents a sex worker character in an empowering role.

PART 3: ANGER MISMANAGEMENT 

Glass Ceiling (dir. Tash Ann) Two contract killers have been underpaid because they’re women, and the men who hired them are in trouble.

Doll Parts (dir. Karen Lam) A serial killer looking for hitchhikers picks up a girl that will change everything.

Karma Is A Bitch (dir. Staci Layne Wilson) Based on the real Michelle Carter murder/suicide case. A woman convinces her lover to reluctantly commit suicide.

BLOCK 3 PERSONAL FAVE: Glass Ceiling—Through fast-paced action sequences and a bit of dark humor, there’s nothing quite like watching ass-kicking female mercenaries making privileged men look like bitches (for lack of a better word).

PART 4: LOVE YOU TO PIECES

Recipe 42 (dir. Keely Smith) A creative chef is writing a cookbook, and needs only one more ingredient to complete it.

Metamorphosis (dir. Elaine Xia) After killing her alcoholic husband out of self defense, a woman must find a creative way to dispose the evidence.

BLOCK 4 PERSONAL FAVE (and favorite of the whole compilation): Metamorphosis—In this surprisingly complex story that watches the inner transformation of a mother in 1990s Hong Kong, the incredible acting performances elicit genuine sympathy, and the cinematography is gorgeous. 

From cutting throats to cannibalism, Shevenge is a solid compilation that not only showcases talented female filmmakers but sends out a warning that women are not afraid to fight back anymore. As an added bonus: the film’s net profits go directly to the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund.