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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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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. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 230 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786449613 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786449616 (softcover : alk. paper) |