Day of the Woman
Day of the Woman

Day of the Woman

1978Movie101 minEnglish

A young, beautiful career woman rents a backwoods cabin to write her first novel. Attacked by a group of local lowlifes and left for dead, she devises a horrific plan to inflict revenge.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Frank AgramaGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future ravaged by a deadly plague, a group of survivors seeks refuge in a seemingly abandoned scientific facility. However, they soon discover that the facility is inhabited by a monstrous, mutated entity and the remnants of a sinister experiment. The survivors must fight for their lives against the creature and uncover the truth behind the plague's origin to have any hope of escaping.

Critical Reception

Day of the Woman, also known as 'The Last Woman', is a cult sci-fi horror film that garnered a niche following for its unique premise and gritty atmosphere, despite significant criticisms regarding its pacing, narrative coherence, and special effects. While some critics praised its ambition and disturbing imagery, many found it to be an uneven and often confusing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bleak, post-apocalyptic setting and atmospheric tension.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and uneven pacing.
  • Noted for its unique creature design and disturbing themes.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a mixed reception, with some appreciating its cult status and B-movie charm, while others found it to be a slow and underdeveloped film.

Fun Fact

The film was famously re-edited and retitled 'The Last Woman' for its American release, with some scenes added or rearranged, leading to confusion and differing versions of the movie.

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JPV852

JPV852

A movie I really didn't care much for upon my first viewing (circa 2011) but kind of appreciate more today. Unnerving to say the least with a brutal sexual assault followed by the revenge portion for the third act that's not entirely satisf...
jamitchell1509

jamitchell1509

The thing about this film that I find most difficult to fathom, other than why it was made in the first place, is why it's seen as such an important work. At the end of the film, I didn't have the slightest notion that I had seen anything t...