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'Do Revenge' is an American teen comedy film directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside Celeste Ballard. It stars Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, Austin Abrams, Rish Shah, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The plot was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 'Strangers on a Train'. It premiered on Netflix on September 16, 2022.

Plot



Two high school students, Drea and Eleanor, have their lives upended and become rejected by their high school. After a topless video of herself originally intended for only her boyfriend Max is leaked, Drea feels shame. Eleanor becomes an outcast when a rumor about her holding Carrissa down and attempting to kiss her begins to spread. Drea and Eleanor form a friendship and agree to go after one another's bullies.

Cast





* Camila Mendes as Drea

* Maya Hawke as Eleanor

* Austin Abrams as Max

* Rish Shah as Russ

* Talia Ryder as Gabbi

* Ava Capri as Carissa

* Jonathan Daviss as Elliot

* Maia Reficco as Montana

* Paris Berelc as Meghan

* Alisha Boe as Tara

* Sophie Turner as Erica

* Rachel Matthews as Allegra

* Eliza Bennett as Jessica

* Francesca Reale as Ariana

* Olivia Sui as Sage

* Jude Timothy Harris as Peter

* Todd Allen Durkin as Vice Principal Norris

* Phoebe French as Willow

* Fay the Lizard as Oscar Winner Olivia Colman

* Sarah Michelle Gellar as the Headmaster

Production



Casting

On October 14, 2020, it was reported that Netflix was developing the film, then titled 'Strangers'. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson co-wrote and directed the film, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 'Strangers on a Train' (1951). In November 2020, Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke were reported to star. Additional cast members were announced in early 2021.

Filming

Principal photography was scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in early 2021, but was changed to Atlanta, Georgia and Miami, Florida with the story taking place in Miami after a rewrite. Filming initially wrapped in August 2021 with later stages of production occurring in August 2022.

Release



The film was released on Netflix on September 16, 2022.

Reception



On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100 based on 14 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."

References




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