A History of Violence (2005)

Like Road to Perdition, A History of Violence didn’t scream that it was a comic book movie, although it was based on Judge Dredd creator John Wagner’s similarly titled graphic novel. The Dredd connection should give you some idea of what you can expect from A History of Violence.

Directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen at the height of his game, A History of Violence trod the same path as Road to Perdition. However, unlike Tom Hanks’ character, Mortensen’s was caught up in the past he left behind years ago. As the title indicates, violence ensued.

Maria Bello, Ed Harris, and William Hurt (who was nominated for an Oscar) complete the main cast of this exceptional movie, which enjoyed stellar reviews and doubled its budget at the box office.