title: I Am Vengeance
text: # I Am Vengeance
  
  I Am Vengeance (sometimes called just "Vengeance") is a 2018 British action film written and directed by Ross Boyask and starring Wade Barrett, Anna Shaffer, Bryan Larkin, Kevin Leslie, Gary Daniels and Keith Allen. John Gold (Barrett), an ex-soldier turned mercenary, learns of the murder of his best friend. He sets off on a mission to find out what happens, uncovering a sinister conspiracy in his old military unit, which he determines to clear up, taking down those responsible, one by one.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Wade Barrett (credited as Stu Bennett) as John Gold
  * Gary Daniels as Hatcher
  * Anna Shaffer as Sandra
  * Sapphire Elia as Rose
  * Abby Mavers as Lucy
  * Bryan Larkin as Marshall
  * Keith Allen as Dougie
  * Fleur Keith as Barnes
  * Kevin Leslie as Dan
  * Sean Blowers as Bruce
  * Mark Griffin as Frost
  * Sebastian Knapp as Keith
  
  ## Reception
  
  The film has a 38% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Aside from the British accents, there's nothing here to distinguish I Am Vengeance from any '80s/'90s straight-to-video fodder." Bobby LePire of Film Threat gave the film 7 stars out of 10 and wrote, "I Am Vengeance does not break the mold, but it uses its tried and true formula to good effect. Decent action, interesting characters, and a fantastic cast make for a fun watch."
  
  ## Sequel
  
  The film spawned a sequel I Am Vengeance: Retaliation (2020) with Ross Boyask returning as screenwriter and director and Wade Barrett reprising his role as John Gold.
  
  