Rape
Rape

Rape

1976Movie77 minSpanish

Frank and Roger are shocked by the death of their friend Gene--who apparently has died of an unknown disease--and decide to investigate. They visit the old haunts of their friend and meet Maria, the girl Gene was in love with. They soon discover that Maria has strange supernatural powers and the unexplainable mystery of Gene's death deepens. What really happened to Gene? Was he the victim of an evil force? What is the mystery of the strange and beautiful Maria?

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Cornel WildeGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A war photographer, haunted by the atrocities he has witnessed, retreats to a remote cabin in the wilderness. However, his solitude is shattered when he encounters a mysterious woman who seems to be running from a dangerous past. As their lives become entangled, the photographer is forced to confront his own demons and the escalating threat that looms over them both.

Critical Reception

Cornel Wilde's final directorial effort, 'Rape', is a lesser-known, starkly intense thriller that received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, often criticized for its bleak tone and unconventional narrative. While some noted its atmospheric tension and Wilde's committed performance, many found its subject matter and execution to be challenging and ultimately unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw intensity and atmospheric tension.
  • Criticized for its bleak and unsettling subject matter.
  • Some found the narrative unconventional and difficult to connect with.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Rape' is largely unavailable, but where commentary exists, it often points to the film being a challenging and polarizing watch, with some appreciating its dark, psychological aspects while others found it too grim.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and distributed by Cornel Wilde himself, who also starred and directed, making it a deeply personal project for him.

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