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L'esecuzione... una storia vera

Titolo originale: Act of Vengeance
  • 1974
  • VM18
  • 1h 30min
VALUTAZIONE IMDb
5,5/10
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L'esecuzione... una storia vera (1974)
A woman is sexually assaulted by a serial rapist wearing a hockey mask. She and other victims form a squad that targets would-be rapists, all the while searching for the mask wearing maniac that raped them all.
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Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaA group of women take a martial arts class to punish a sadistic serial rapist who wears a hockey mask.A group of women take a martial arts class to punish a sadistic serial rapist who wears a hockey mask.A group of women take a martial arts class to punish a sadistic serial rapist who wears a hockey mask.

  • Regia
    • Bob Kelljan
  • Sceneggiatura
    • David Kidd
    • H.R. Christian
  • Star
    • Jo Ann Harris
    • Peter Brown
    • Jennifer Lee Pryor
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  • VALUTAZIONE IMDb
    5,5/10
    1224
    LA TUA VALUTAZIONE
    • Regia
      • Bob Kelljan
    • Sceneggiatura
      • David Kidd
      • H.R. Christian
    • Star
      • Jo Ann Harris
      • Peter Brown
      • Jennifer Lee Pryor
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    • 38Recensioni della critica
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    Jo Ann Harris
    Jo Ann Harris
    • Linda Shoemaker
    Peter Brown
    Peter Brown
    • Jack
    Jennifer Lee Pryor
    Jennifer Lee Pryor
    • Nancy Gates
    • (as Jennifer Lee)
    Lisa Moore
    Lisa Moore
    • Karen
    Connie Strickland
    • Teresa
    Patricia Estrin
    Patricia Estrin
    • Angie Cromwell
    Lada Edmund Jr.
    Lada Edmund Jr.
    • Tiny
    Tony Young
    Tony Young
    • Bud
    Steve Kanaly
    Steve Kanaly
    • Tom
    Ross Elliott
    Ross Elliott
    • Sgt. Long
    • (as Ross Elliot)
    John Pickard
    John Pickard
    • Dr. Schetman
    Ninette Bravo
    • Joyce
    Stanley Adams
    Stanley Adams
    • Bernie…
    Joan McCall
    Joan McCall
    • Gloria Sherman
    Anneka Di Lorenzo
    • Chris
    • (as Anneka DeLorrenzo)
    Jay Fletcher
    Jay Fletcher
    • Pimping Percy
    Marie O'Henry
    • Kathleen
    • (as Marie O. Henry)
    Ginger Mason
    • Diane
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      • Bob Kelljan
    • Sceneggiatura
      • David Kidd
      • H.R. Christian
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    8HumanoidOfFlesh

    Feminist rape and revenge film.

    A rapist hidden behind hockey mask is on the loose.He forces his female victims to sing Jingle Bells during rape.A group of five women learn martial arts and team up to stop his dirty deeds."Act of Venegance" aka "The Rape Squad" has the special place in my heart,because it was along with Wes Craven's "Last House on the Left" the first rape and revenge flick I have ever seen.It's an odd and strangely unsettling thriller with sleaze and misogynistic violence.The script is lurid as it condemns the act of rape and sides with its victims but also presents those acts in an over-the-top and exploitative style.A must-see for exploitation fans.8 out of 10.
    lazarillo

    This movies DOES have its cake and eat it too

    This is an interesting movie. On one hand, it is a completely earnest. TV-movie style flick about a group of women who have all been victimized by the "Jingle Bell rapist" and ban together to fight against piggish male behavior in general and eventually take on their hockey-masked, Christmas-caroling assailant. Of course, the women are also sexy as hell, frequently undressed, and ALWAYS under-dressed, which supposedly compromises the feminist message. Why? I'd reckon 100 percent of heterosexual men like to see sexy, undressed women, while maybe 2 percent (a lot of whom are already in prison) really want to see ANY woman violently raped (and I'm not talking about one of those ridiculous Japanese "rape" scenarios here). So for 98 percent of men there is no contradiction here. Many present-day filmmakers feel they need bow down to the altar of man-hating "feminists" like Andrea Dworkin who conflate any expression of male heterosexuality with rape, but I thank god 70's filmmakers didn't. And as for female viewers, are they only allowed to relate to rape victims if they are unattractive, butch lesbians who dress like Lizzie Borden on a cold day?

    There are some ridiculous scenes (I know I always meet with MY vigilante gang while sitting naked in a hot tub). The end where the gang goes to a deserted zoo to confront the "Jingle Bell rapist" without the one woman who knows karate is pretty dumb. But this movie is also much more believable than most rape-revenge films in that the women don't immediately and easily turn into remorseless fighting/killing machines. Nothing is less believable than the modern-day "butt-kicking babe" stereotype where a 105lb. fashion model takes on guys three times her size just because she knows karate (and, of course, these big guys never do).

    The gang here is led by Joanne Harris, who played the young girl who successfully seduces Clint Eastwood in "The Beguiled". I've seen Filipino actress Jennifer Lee in various films. Perennial cheesecake actresses Connie Strickland and Anneka DiLorenzo were both in the similar (but more misogynistic) "The Centerfold Girls". This movie is basically a much more naked and violent version of "Charlie's Angels". But, hey, there's nothing wrong with that. . .
    6Eegah Guy

    above-average feminist rape-revenge exploitation

    This film is most notorious for the portrayal of its rapist. He wears a janitor-like jumpsuit like Michael Meyers in Halloween (except it's bright orange) and wears a hockey mask like Jason in Friday the 13th 3-9. Did this nasty little flick influence both of those horror classics? The most bizarre part is that the rapist makes his victims sing Jingle Bells as they are raped. The actresses play their parts well considering the material, but I would have preferred to see more scenes of the women turning the table on male scum like when they beat up a pimp. Not recommended for first dates.
    OldeSkool

    Tries To Have It's Cake And Eat It Too.

    This movie is pathetic. An anti-rape film that wants to have it both ways by being exploitive too. The men are portrayed as insensitive buffoons and the victims are self-pitying, careless, indecisive, vindictive and stupid. The gratuitous nudity is another issue that I have with this piece of junk. And the ending in which I guess is suppose to have the audience cheering just seem ridiculous (as I'm sure it did back in '74). A previous reviewer refered to this movie as I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE-lite. ISOYG didn't try to hide the fact that it's trash. This one tries to have it's cake and eat it too.
    6S1rr34l

    When the System Fails, the Ladies Bring the Pain: '70s Grindhouse Style!

    Rating Breakdown: Story - 1.25 :: Direction - 1.25 :: Pacing - 1.00 :: Performances - 1.25 :: Entertainment - 1.25 :::: TOTAL - 6/10

    If you only judged Acts of Vengeance by its alternate titles - The Violator and Rape Squad - you'd expect the kind of grimy, bottom-shelf exploitation that makes you want to shower afterwards. But surprise! This little revenge thriller has more righteous fury and narrative heft than its schlocky marketing suggests.

    The plot? Simple but effective: an orange Jumpsuit hockey-mask-wearing rapist is on the loose, and the police are about as useful as a chocolate teapot. When the system fails them, a group of survivors, led by the ferociously compelling Jo Ann Harris as Linda Shoemaker, decide to take matters (and self-defence weapons) into their own hands. Think Death Wish, but with feminist rage and flared jeans.

    The script is better than you'd expect from the genre, giving the women distinct personalities and making their camaraderie feel real. Where it falls short is in its reluctance to dig deeper into the emotional trauma of the victims, or the twisted psychology of the predator. It scratches at these themes but never quite commits.

    Bob Kelljan's direction is stylish for the genre, delivering some well-composed shots and a moody '70s aesthetic. Sure, the pacing lags in places, but the film never fully loses its momentum. And let's talk about the cast: Harris is an absolute scene-stealer, her performance brimming with grit and defiance. The rest of the women hold their own, giving their characters enough personality to make you root for them.

    Then there's Peter Brown as the villain, who is about as intimidating as an Ikea chair. His wooden performance undercuts what should have been a nail-biting final showdown, making him the weak link in an otherwise strong cast.

    Despite its flaws, Acts of Vengeance delivers a surprisingly effective tale of empowerment, revenge, and '70s street justice. Not quite I Spit on Your Grave, but more than just sleazy fluff, it's a grindhouse gem worth unearthing.

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      The film was shot under the title "Rape Squad." After American Internation Pictures got cold feet over releasing a film with the word "rape" in the title the title was changed to "Act of Vengeance" shortly before its release. After the film did not do as well as AIP hoped, the film was released as "Rape Squad" in hopes of drumming up some publicity.
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      In the scene where the group trashes a man's apartment, a male crew member with a mustache is visible in a mirror's reflection when one of the women breaks the mirror.
    • Citazioni

      Jack: What are you running away for? All we're gonna do is make love. Now there's nothing much wrong with that, is there? Matter of fact, this is your lucky day. You know why? 'Cause you're with the best, lady. You are with the ever-lovin' best. Matter of fact, I think maybe you should say, "Thank you Mr. Rapist, for choosing me". Yeah, you say that. Come on now, you say that! "Thank you Mr. Rapist!"

      Linda: [muffled, through her gag] Thank you Mr. Rapist.

      Jack: Ah, that's better. You're welcome.

    • Versioni alternative
      The film was unreleased until 1987 in the UK and then cut by 4 minutes 48 secs by the BBFC with extensive edits to the attack on Linda and further cuts to the assault scenes.
    • Connessioni
      Featured in The Cinema Snob: Rape Squad (2012)

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    • Data di uscita
      • 18 agosto 1974 (Stati Uniti)
    • Paese di origine
      • Stati Uniti
    • Lingua
      • Inglese
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    • Luoghi delle riprese
      • Los Angeles, California, Stati Uniti(Location)
    • Aziende produttrici
      • American International Pictures (AIP)
      • Hollywood West Entertainment
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