He is 'seeking revenge for' his father's murder. [=he wants to harm the person who killed his father]
He swore to 'take (his) revenge on' his enemies. [=to harm his enemies]
The bombing was 'in revenge for' the assassination of their leader.
(..) That child was sin incarnate. No, it's you who have sinned. You darkened the heart of an innocent... ...and now you cower in the face of Alessa's revenge. - Sinner. - Heresy. Burn her. Burn her! Your faith brings death! You are alone in this limbo... (..)2006 Silent Hill
(..) But now is the end of days... ...and I am the reaper. What do you want? All we ask for is satisfaction. Satisfaction? Revenge. Why me? You chose. You chose Sharon. Christabella will find Sharon. She plans to purify her. (..)2006 Silent Hill