Rape-revenge films [electronic resource] : a critical study / Alexandra Heller-Nicholas.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2011.Description: vii, 230 pSubject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 791.43/6556 23
LOC classification:
  • PN1995.9.R27 H46 2011eb
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Contents:
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.
Summary: "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.
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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.

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