Review of Rabid (1977) by Angel M — 01 Jan 2010
Cronenberg creates visually powerful and horrifyingly original imagery with disturbing sexual Overtones: instead of biting a victim on the neck like a vampire, Rose stabs him with a pair of stingers that protrude from inside vaginal-like orifices beneath her armpits and suck out his blood.
The camera more than once displays lingering shots of her new mutant organs in extreme close-up, creating a sense of unease and dread. Her every scene also becomes tense and suspenseful, as the viewer never knows if or when exactly she will give into her urges and claim another victim.
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This review of Rabid (1977) was written by Angel M on 01 Jan 2010.
Rabid has generally received mixed reviews.
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