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.


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Rape in motion pictures.
Revenge in motion pictures.


Electronic books.

PN1995.9.R27 / H46 2011eb

791.43/6556