Do Revenge writer and director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson wrote a lot of the songs she wanted to use into the script, and then it was up to music supervisor Rob Lowry to try to get them.
🚨Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Do Revenge! 🚨
If you've been on Netflix lately — or even just the internet — you've probably heard about Do Revenge, the newest film from Jennifer Kaytin Robinson that is low-key my new obsession.
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Inspired by Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train, the movie follows Drea (Camila Mendes) and Eleanor (Maya Hawke), who team up to exact revenge on each other's tormentors at their high school.
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Now, when I tell you Do Revenge has one of the best casts ever assembled, I am not exaggerating. From Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke to Austin Abrams and Alisha Boe to Talia Ryder and Sophie Turner to THE Sarah Michelle Gellar, this movie just checks every box on my "dream cast list."
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And while I could talk about the cast, the costumes, and the set design for hours, what we all really need to discuss is the killer soundtrack because, my god, it's perfect.
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So, here are some behind-the-scenes facts about the Do Revenge soundtrack:
1. For the Do Revenge soundtrack, director and writer Jennifer Kaytin Robinson worked hand in hand with music supervisor Rob Lowry, who has worked on other projects like the Gossip Girl reboot, The Bold Type, The Lost City, Cha Cha Real Smooth, and more.
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2. When thinking about what songs they wanted to use for the film, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson told BuzzFeed that she wanted a nostalgic feeling to the great movie soundtracks from the '90s. She said, "I remember growing up and going to like Barnes & Noble or Best Buy and buying the CDs of the soundtracks to iconic teen movies, and I wanted that feeling. I wanted the feeling of, like, ripping off the plastic of a CD and devouring every song. I wanted Do Revenge to feel like that."
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3. Rob Lowry and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson wanted the soundtrack to be "the perfect intersection between new and nostalgia," which is why the Do Revenge soundtrack is made up of '90s songs like "Bitch" by Meredith Brooks, and 2022 hits like Hayley Kiyoko's "For the Girls."
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4. When it came to choosing the songs that would be included, like "Silk Chiffon" by Muna and "Happier Than Ever" by Billie Eilish, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson said the goal was that "every song [had] to be perfect, and every song [had] to be more perfect than the last song."
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5. In fact, the main goal for the soundtrack was that audiences would be more excited each time they heard a needle drop in the movie. "I really wanted every moment in the movie to be like, 'Oh my god! This?! Oh my god! THIS?! No, this is my favorite! No, THIS is my favorite!" Jennifer Kaytin Robinson told BuzzFeed. "If that is how people feel, then I've done my job."
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6. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson typically writes a lot of music into her scripts, and for Do Revenge she had "at least 40 songs" in the script, which meant Rob Lowry was brought on to collaborate for the film before it was even cast.
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7. In fact, during the pre-production process, Rob Lowry "ended up clearing around 200 tracks" for use in the film. He worked fast to try to get permission for certain songs "as quickly as possible" since the music was so important for the film.
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8. Originally, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and Rob Lowry planned to have the Do Revenge soundtrack made up of only covers of classic '90s songs, but once the film began to take "shape" they decided to add in contemporary music as well.
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9. For the "Brutal" by Olivia Rodrigo needle drop that occurs in the beginning of the movie, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson actually directed Camila Mendes during that moment with the song playing in her headphones. "I knew that I wanted the smash into the water at the beat after the violins of the song," Jenn said. "So I timed Cami's performance to the song in my headphones."
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10. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson's favorite new song featured on the Do Revenge soundtrack is Juliana Madrid's "Pretend," which plays while Drea and Russ (Rish Shah) have their paint fight after skipping school. Jenn told BuzzFeed, "I actually got that song before it came out; a friend of mine who produced it sent it to me, and I thought it was so fun."
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11. Maude Latour's version of "Kids in America" was commissioned specifically for this film, and is a nod to the use of the song in Clueless. In Do Revenge, the song plays when the dinner ceremony at the school begins to fall apart after Drea and Eleanor get everyone high.
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12. While Drea and Eleanor singing "Bitch" by Meredith Brooks is a brilliant final moment for Do Revenge, originally Jennifer Kaytin Robinson envisioned the duo singing Des'ree's "You Gotta Be." Once Rob Lowry and Jenn came up with "Bitch" as an alternative, he worked "frantically" to clear the song.
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Meredith Brooks even gave the moment a shoutout on her Instagram after the film's release, saying that the Drea and Eleanor scene reminded her of "the first time my BFF and I heard 'Bitch' on the radio."
13. While "Dreams" by the Cranberries plays over the closing credits, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson originally scripted the scene with Lenny Kravitz's "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over"; however, getting permission to use the song was too expensive. "I begged them to lower the price," Rob Lowry explained to Netflix's Tudum. "It was a song I always wanted to use. But 'Dreams,' when you step back and look at the film as a whole, actually fits better. I wouldn't call it a happy accident because it was very intentional, and I love having the Cranberries in the film."
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14. Este Haim and Amanda Yamate scored Do Revenge, so they created the instrumental music. Este and Amanda wrote a Drea and Eleanor-themed bass line that you can hear throughout the movie. "We needed something that felt like it could live within all of the needle drops, which there are many," Jennifer Kaytin Robinson told BuzzFeed. "That bass line, that awesome Drea and Eleanor-themed bass line, it's so good. Having an Este Haim bass line in your film as the score? Like, iconic."
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15. In terms of which movie soundtracks inspired the Do Revenge soundtrack, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson revealed a lot of "classic teen movies" were inspirations, such as Clueless, Cruel Intentions, 10 Things I Hate About You, Can't Hardly Wait, and Jawbreaker.
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16. Other albums that inspired Jennifer Kaytin Robinson while writing the film and working on the soundtrack were Sour by Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift's Reputation. An Olivia song is featured on the soundtrack; however, Jenn joked that while Eleanor has "big Reputation energy," until there's a Taylor's version of Reputation "*whispers* don't stream Reputation."
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17. And finally, while the soundtrack can be played in any order when you stream it, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and Rob Lowry built it in a very specific order that ties into Drea and Eleanor's emotional arc in the movie. "We really examined everything from song titles, to lyrics, to the feeling, to the evolution of how the music is changing and morphing with the emotional arc of the film," Jenn explained to Netflix. "Hopefully the soundtrack tells its own story and you feel like you’re listening to a fairy tale in listening to the soundtrack — a fairy tale of revenge."
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You can listen to the Do Revenge soundtrack below:
FAQs
What song has been used in most movies? ›
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” — Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Since then, countless musicians have covered the classic song, with many different covers appearing on-screen. However, the most famous cover was done as a medley with Louis Anderson's “What a Wonderful World” in 1993 by Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and music supervisor Rob Lowry walk through their nostalgic soundtrack.
Who Wrote do revenge? ›Do Revenge
Do Revenge music director? ›Do Revenge
What song is played most in the world? ›| Rank | Song | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Shape of You" | Ed Sheeran |
| 2 | "Blinding Lights" | The Weeknd |
| 3 | "Dance Monkey" | Tones And I |
| 4 | "Rockstar" | Post Malone featuring 21 Savage |
ENG: The band decided to remove the tracks 'Revenge' and 'Too Serious' from the Hard To Imagine The Neighbourhood Ever Changing project because they didn't like them as much after time. Therefore they are not available on streaming portals like Spotify anymore.
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The comedy film is rated TV-MA, meaning it's meant to be watched by mature audiences only. It was given this age rating for strong language and various substances. There will be underage drinking shown, sexual content, drug use, and profanity use.
Is Do Revenge ok for 12 year olds? ›Do Revenge is rated TV-MA for language, substance use, and sexual content which means some content is not suitable for kids and intended for mature audiences only.
Who does Eleanor end up with in Do Revenge? ›In the post-credit scenes, Drea apologizes to Russ (Rish Shah), and the two reunite, and Eleanor and Gabbi (Talia Ryder) finally get together.
How old is Eleanor from Do Revenge? ›
Maya Hawke as Eleanor
Maya plays a senior in high school in Do Revenge, and at 24 years old, is about six years older than her character.
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What is the point of Do Revenge? ›Do Revenge explores the bond between popular girl Drea (Camila Mendes) who wants to get back at her boyfriend for leaking her sex tape and transfer student Eleanor (Maya Hawke) who is outed by a girl based on a rumor.
Who is better than revenge dedicated? ›"Better Than Revenge" is a song on the 2010 album Speak Now. It is about her relationship with Joe Jonas and the girl he dumped her for, actress Camilla Belle. Taylor writes about the actress with the line, "She's better known for the things that she does on the mattress".
Who is the #1 artist on Spotify? ›As of November 2022, Taylor Swift has the most monthly listeners on Spotify for a female artist, and The Weeknd has the most monthly listeners on Spotify for a male artist. Ed Sheeran is the most-followed male artist, and Ariana Grande is the most-followed female artist.
What is the least popular song ever? ›| # | ARTIST | TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starship | We Built This City |
| 2 | Billy Ray Cyrus | Achy Breaky Heart |
| 3 | Wang Chung | Everybody Have Fun Tonight |
| 4 | Limp Bizkit | Rollin |
- 8 You've Lost The Lovin' Feelin'
- 7 Yesterday.
- 6 Unchained Melody.
- 5 Stand By Me.
- 4 Santa Clause Is Comin' To Town.
- 3 Every Breath You Take.
- 2 Oh Pretty Woman.
- 1 The Christmas Song.
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|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Butter" | BTS |
| 2. | "Dynamite" | BTS |
| 3. | "Pink Venom" | Blackpink |
| 4. | "How You Like That" | Blackpink |
Why Is My Spotify Blocking Cuss Words? If you've found that Spotify is blocking cuss words it may mean that you only have access to the 'clean' version of the track you want to listen to.
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Is it illegal to use another songs beat? ›Regardless of the type of producer, unless you pay them for a beat, they have ownership rights. You can't even sample it without paying them first! Beats are copyrighted for the composition and master recording rights.
Can you sue someone for leaking your music? ›(Title 17, United States Code, Sections 501 and 506). Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted music recordings is against the law and may subject you to civil and criminal liability. A civil lawsuit could hold you responsible for thousands of dollars in damages.
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Who kills David in revenge? ›She leaves and David sneaks out, armed with a knife. As he approaches Emily, while she sleeps, he appears to recognise her slightly as he hesitates he wonders who she is he doesnt yet know it he daughter he hasn't seen in 20 years and is then forced to flee when Nolan shoots at him.
Who kills Frank in revenge? ›
| Killed Character | Cause of Death | Murderer |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden Mathis | poisoned and suffocated with a pillow | Victoria Harper |
| Conrad Grayson | stabbed | David Clarke |
| Vince Walsh | fell and broke his neck | Charlotte Clarke |
| Daniel Grayson | shot in the chest | Katherine Black |
At their hideaway, they are surprised by Tibey and his men. Jay's beloved dog Rocky is shot dead.
How old is Max in Do Revenge? ›Austin Abrams was born on September 2, 1996, in Sarasota, Florida. He is currently 26 years old and is a Virgo.
How old is Max's sister in Do Revenge? ›Talia Ryder age
Now as Gabbi, Max's younger sister in the new movie, Ryder plays closest to her age at 20 years old. She was born on Aug. 16, 2002. Prepare to see much more of Talia Ryder!
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Is Thanos jealous of Deadpool? ›Deadpool and Thanos have been romantic adversaries, each seeking the affections of Lady Death, which makes Thanos very jealous of Deadpool... Death is a tricky thing. Especially when it takes the form of a woman that has two very different beings in the Marvel Universe pining after her.
Does revenge solve or create problems? ›Revenge spawns an endless cycle of retribution. It is not a long-term solution, but a quick-fix. That, experts say, is part of its appeal — it gives a wronged party some gratification, even though it is only temporary. Some people equate revenge with seeking justice, but the two are not the same.
Why do characters seek revenge? ›Let's see how and why characters choose to get their own back. People seek revenge to restore fairness and balance to a relationship after they've been hurt by someone. However, what the avenger sees as justifiable and even-handed is often seen as excessive to the original wrongdoer.
Is revenge a good motivation for a villain? ›
Revenge/Justice
Revenge can be an excellent motive for a villain- they have been hurt or slighted (whether intentional or not) and now their goal is to make the ones who have hurt them pay.
The lyrics are about Swift's plea for vengeance against a romantic rival. Compared to her previous songs about romantic fantasy, "Better than Revenge" features a more real-life perspective on love. In the refrain, Swift describes the rival as an "actress" who is "known for the things that she does on the mattress".
Does Taylor regret better than revenge? ›It basically calls a guy something you can steal and makes them an object, and Taylor has said on several occasions that she regrets it and has since separated herself from it and decided not to perform it any more.
What is the number 1 soundtrack of all time? ›1. “The Bodyguard” (1992): This film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner holds the title of greatest selling soundtrack album of all time, with 17 millions copies sold in the US and over 42 million copies sold worldwide.
What are the 5 most recorded songs of all time? ›- 'Yesterday' by The Beatles.
- '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' by The Rolling Stones.
- 'Cry Me A River' by Justin Timberlake Julie London.
- 'Imagine' by John Lennon.
- 'Over The Rainbow' by Judy Garland // 'What a Wonderful World' by Louis Armstrong.
While many iconic singers and songwriters are out there, it's surprisingly revealed that musician Bob Dylan took the cake with a total of 123 movie appearances through his music. His film appearances also add to his wider influences on popular culture.
Which song has been used most on adverts? ›- The Polyphonic Spree, Light & Day - Sainsbury's Try Something New Today.
- Nina Simone, Ain't go no – I got life- Müller.
- Elena Kats-Chernin, Eliza's Aria - Lloyds TSB for the Journey.
- Take That, Shine - Morrison's.
- The Noveltones, Left Bank Two - Waitrose Essentials Range.
"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest stretch at No. 1 with 19 weeks. It also became the fastest song in history to be certified diamond.
What is the least popular song of all time? ›| # | ARTIST | TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starship | We Built This City |
| 2 | Billy Ray Cyrus | Achy Breaky Heart |
| 3 | Wang Chung | Everybody Have Fun Tonight |
| 4 | Limp Bizkit | Rollin |
The Beatles have the most No. 1 hits of all time: 20. Though unclear for how long, the Beatles still reign supreme as the artist with the most No. 1 songs of all time.
What song is the most downloaded ever? ›
- I Gotta Feeling The Black Eyed Peas. Buy on iTunes.
- Poker Face Lady GaGa. Buy on iTunes.
- Boom Boom Pow The Black Eyed Peas. Buy on iTunes.
- I'm Yours Jason Mraz. Buy on iTunes.
- Viva la Vida Coldplay. Buy on iTunes.
- Just Dance Lady Gaga & Colby O'Donis. ...
- Low (feat. ...
- Love Story Taylor Swift.
- 1 The Beatles Got covered 11026 times.
- 2 Traditional Folk Got covered 6698 times.
- 3 Frank Sinatra Got covered 2138 times.
- 4 Elvis Presley Got covered 1670 times.
- 5 Michael Jackson Got covered 1480 times.
- 6 Stevie Wonder Got covered 1471 times.
- 7 Bing Crosby Got covered 1264 times.
- 8 Bob Dylan Got covered 1203 times.
As of July 2022, Samuel L. Jackson was the highest-grossing leading actor in the United States and Canada, which combined are known as the North American movie market.
What actor has made the most from one movie? ›Tom Cruise
With a worldwide gross of over USD 1.3 billion, Top Gun: Maverick is the highest-grossing film of 2022. With this one film, Tom Cruise sits at the very top of the list of highest-paid actors in the world with a stratospheric earning of over USD 100 million reportedly.
The same research declared Bob Dylan the artist with the most movie appearances. They tracked 123 uses of his songs across half a century in the music business. So there you have it.
What music has no ads? ›- Amazon Prime Music.
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Legendary rockers Queen emerged as the most “synced” (the licensing of music for commercial uses) act of 2014 according to figures published by online-information service adbreakanthems.com.
How much do commercials pay to use a song? ›“A song can cost anywhere from $25,000 to more than $500,000 a year. The typical range for a well-known song is $75,000 to $200,000 for a year of national use in the United States, on television and radio.”