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.