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Red Rattlesnake
A crime / revenge movie loaded with gory torture sequences, including acid in the shower, a pick-axe killing and a lovely scene where a man is tied to a cross and killed with the titular critters. Scenes from this later ended up in the IFD / Godfrey Ho mishmash Majestic Thunderbolt (1985).
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Plot Summary
The film centers on a German woman living in the United States who struggles with her identity and relationships. She becomes involved with several men, each representing different aspects of her desires and anxieties. Her tumultuous journey explores themes of love, loss, and the search for belonging in a foreign land.
Critical Reception
Red Rattlesnake received a mixed to positive reception from critics upon its release, with many praising Fassbinder's distinctive directorial style and the strong performances of the lead actors. However, some found the narrative somewhat disjointed and its thematic explorations challenging.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric direction and compelling lead performances.
Some critics found the film's narrative structure to be less coherent than Fassbinder's previous works.
Explores complex themes of identity and desire with a signature artistic flair.
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Fun Fact
This film was one of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's final projects before his untimely death in 1982, and it was completed posthumously.
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