Rape-revenge films : a critical study /

Rape-revenge films : a critical study /

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Author / Creator:Heller-Nicholas, Alexandra, 1974-
Imprint:Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2011.
Description:vii, 230 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:English
Subject:
Rape in motion pictures.
Revenge in motion pictures.
Rape in motion pictures.
Revenge in motion pictures.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8448974
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ISBN:9780786449613 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786449616 (softcover : alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.
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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