Review of Day of the Woman (1978) by J.b. K — 01 Sep 2012

I had read about this in a few places, and was curious enough from a film history perspective to check it out. The first half is horrific and I had to turn the sound down and close my eyes a couple of times.

But the way she exacts revenge, I must confess, is chilling yet understated in its execution. Keaton plays cold and detached really well, and dispatches her aggressors with creativity and malice. By far the best scene takes place in the bathroom, and then the living room, as Jenny waits for her form of justice to do its work.

I wouldn't really recommend this, and don't really know how you could justify making it. But judgments aside, it is a far more effective film than it should ever be considering its B-movie plot and no-name actors.