Rape-revenge films
Heller-Nicholas, Alexandra, 1974-
Rape-revenge films a critical study / [electronic resource] : Alexandra Heller-Nicholas. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2011. - vii, 230 p.
Includes filmography. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The rape-revenge film canon -- The rape-revenge film across genre -- The rape-revenge film around the world -- The contemporary rape-revenge film -- Afterword.
"Only on rare occasions has the rape-revenge movie transcended what is assumed to be its exploitative nature and moved into the mainstream. This overview reassesses that viewpoint by exploring a variety of themes, as well as the elements that this type of film has in common. The author discusses many films by directors from several countries"--Provided by publisher.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2011.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Rape in motion pictures.
Revenge in motion pictures.
Electronic books.
PN1995.9.R27 / H46 2011eb
791.43/6556
Rape-revenge films a critical study / [electronic resource] : Alexandra Heller-Nicholas. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2011. - vii, 230 p.
Includes filmography. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The rape-revenge film canon -- The rape-revenge film across genre -- The rape-revenge film around the world -- The contemporary rape-revenge film -- Afterword.
"Only on rare occasions has the rape-revenge movie transcended what is assumed to be its exploitative nature and moved into the mainstream. This overview reassesses that viewpoint by exploring a variety of themes, as well as the elements that this type of film has in common. The author discusses many films by directors from several countries"--Provided by publisher.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2011.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Rape in motion pictures.
Revenge in motion pictures.
Electronic books.
PN1995.9.R27 / H46 2011eb
791.43/6556