Rape and revenge
Rape and revenge, or rape-revenge, is a film subgenre characterized by an individual enacting revenge for rape or other sexual acts committed against them. Rape and revenge films are commonly horror films, thrillers, or vigilante films.
| Years active | 1970s - present |
|---|---|
| Country | International; started in Sweden and United States |
| Major figures | I Spit on Your Grave, Irréversible, Promising Young Woman, The Virgin Spring |
| Influences | European art cinema, Exploitation film |
| Influenced | Feminist film, New French Extremity |
Notable for its graphic depiction of violence, rape, torture, and sexual imagery, rape and revenge films have attracted critical attention and controversy, often gaining a cult following and retrospectively associated with the New French Extremity, underground cinema, and arthouse cinema.
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