⁣https://linda-jeanbarry.weebly.com Recompense is a short 2011 drama film. Recompense, based on the W. W. Jacobs short story The Monkey's Paw. The film screened at the BFI and was an official selection for the New York Independent Film Festival 2011, where it won the Best Actor, Best Actress (Linda-Jean Barry) and Best Directorial Debut in the Short Film Category.