Review of Day of the Woman (1978) by Alex R — 09 Feb 2011

Considering that I Spit On Your Grave has been banned, condemned and villified by almost every mainstream film critic, it was obvious that I would want to check it out. Critics have said this was a more intense version of The Last House On The Left.

I somehow disagree. I thought both films were both equally disturbing. The Strength of the film lies in it's raw and graphic rape scene. The film doesn't shy away from being soft, and it plunges the viewer right in the middle of the savagery displayed on film.

Would I go as far as to call this film smut? NO I wouldn't because I believe that considering everything that we've seen since the release of this film, they're are far worst things than this film.

I wouldn't call this smut, but I would call it more of a prime example of unflinching exploitation cinema. I Spit On your Grave is not a Horror film in the traditional sense, but it is a horror film due to the fact that it showcases the darkest realms of human emotion.

As far as Exploitation films are concerned, I Spit On Your Grave is one of the most depraved films that I have ever seen. But is it the most disturbing film ever? No, I personally thought that Cannibal Holocaust was the most extreme and disturbing film that I have ever seen due to the fact that they kill real animals on screen.

But in I Spit On Your Grave, The rape scenes though extreme in nature are staged. As a whole, the film leaves a lot for improvement, and feels like a cheaper Last House On The Left. What makes the film watchable is the kills that victim Jennifer uses to carry out her revenge against those who savagely raped her.

Definitely not a film for the faint of heart. I Spit On Your Grave is the prime example of the best that Exploitation Horror has to offer. A flawed film, but one that has gotten people talking for decades since it's release.