Rape-revenge films : a critical study /

"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 discusse...

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Main Author: Heller-Nicholas, Alexandra, 1974-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2011]
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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.
Physical Description:vii, 230 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.
ISBN:9780786449613 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786449616 (softcover : alk. paper)