Review of Day of the Woman (1978) by The Critic ( — 09 Jul 2012

As with 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' (1974), this brutally unpleasant horror film is made all the more convincing by its low budget, resulting in an almost home-movie style of photography and limited score. Not only that, but Camille Keaton is an engaging lead and is exceptionally believable during her confronting, lengthy assault. Additionally, the attackers, resembling adolescent boys that don't know any better at times, are well enough cast without being consistently solid, though Eron Tabor as Johnny, the ringleader of the savage pack, is excellent and Anthony Nichols (as Stanley) portrays a frightening level of bastardry with great effect.

'I Spit On Your Grave' may not be a masterpiece - the structure of its final act could've been better - but it is an incredibly powerful offering made with more thought by Meir Zarchi than he is often given credit.

So, is this simply the most disgusting example of sexploitation for sado-masochists, or the greatest feminist film ever made? Decide for yourself.