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OverviewThere is no denying that Meir Zarchi's I Spit on Your Grave (1978) deserves its title as one of the most controversial films ever made. While many condemn it as misogynistic, others praise it for raising uncomfortable issues about sexual violence. While its reputation as a cult film has undoubtedly been cemented by its unique position in the 1970s/80s exploitation era and the ""video nasties"" scandal, it has also become mythologized by its own official and unofficial franchises. David Maguire examines why the film still continues to provoke fierce debate forty years on, not only investigating the historical, social, and political landscape into which the film was first released-and condemned-but also examining how it is has inadvertently become ground zero for the rape-revenge genre because of its countless imitators. The book explores how academic study has reevaluated the film's importance as a cultural statement on gender, the conflicting readings that it throws up, the timeless appeal of its story as examined through folklore and mythology, and its updating to reflect contemporary issues in a post-9/11 world of vengeance and retaliation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David MaguirePublisher: Columbia University Press Imprint: Columbia University Press ISBN: 9780231188753ISBN 10: 0231188757 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 27 March 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. History and Herstory in the 1970s and 1980s 2. ‘Only Women Bleed’: Filth or Feminist? 3. I Spit on Your Grave and its Legacy Notes Filmography Bibliography IndexReviewsA retrospective book.--John Squires Bloody Disgusting It's a fascinating read . . . it's concise and clear in its purpose.--Cinepunx ISOYG's careful research and analysis makes for an insightful and enjoyable read throughout, and Maguire's clear-sightedness enables him to pull off the difficult feat of treating the subject matter seriously (as one would expect) without the book ever becoming dry and humourless.--Jon Towlson Starburst Magazine Maguire comes across as bright and personable, clever and focused without ever wallowing in jargon, and perhaps most importantly of all, aware that ISOYG is not a perfect film whilst still eminently worth of a closer look. A well-written piece of work, the book could easily reward fans as much as students and it's well worth a place on the shelf.--Keri O'Shea Warped Perspective A retrospective book.--John Squires Bloody Disgusting It's a fascinating read . . . it's concise and clear in its purpose.--Cinepunx Maguire comes across as bright and personable, clever and focused without ever wallowing in jargon, and perhaps most importantly of all, aware that ISOYG is not a perfect film whilst still eminently worth of a closer look. A well-written piece of work, the book could easily reward fans as much as students and it's well worth a place on the shelf.--Keri O'Shea Warped Perspective ISOYG's careful research and analysis makes for an insightful and enjoyable read throughout, and Maguire's clear-sightedness enables him to pull off the difficult feat of treating the subject matter seriously (as one would expect) without the book ever becoming dry and humourless.--Jon Towlson Starburst Magazine A retrospective book.--John Squires Bloody Disgusting It's a fascinating read . . . it's concise and clear in its purpose.--Cinepunx A retrospective book. -- John Squires * Bloody Disgusting * Author InformationDavid Maguire is a programmer for the Leeds International Film Festival’s fantasy/horror strand, with an MA in Film Studies from the University of Bradford. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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