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Angel's Revenge
Angel enjoys a healthy relationship with her girlfriend Sybil. Trouble in paradise begins when Jarvis, president of a club dedicated to preserving the last vestiges of machismo, seduces the young Sybil and then breaks her heart. He and his club mates learn that "Hell hath no fury like an Angel scorned." Who would believe that behind that angelic face and heavenly body lurks a lusty, vengeful mind? Angel gets her revenge on the men who done her friend wrong!
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Angel, after being gang-raped and left for dead, decides to take justice into her own hands. She teams up with a group of women who have also suffered similar traumas and together they embark on a violent spree to exact revenge on their attackers.
Critical Reception
Angel's Revenge is a low-budget exploitation film that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. It is often criticized for its graphic violence and bleak themes, though some have noted its raw energy and commitment to its revenge narrative. It has gained a cult following over the years among fans of the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its relentless and brutal revenge plot.
Criticized for its gratuitous violence and exploitation elements.
Seen by some as a cathartic, albeit disturbing, female empowerment fantasy.
Google audience: Audience reception for Angel's Revenge is divided, with many finding it excessively violent and disturbing. However, a segment of viewers appreciate its directness and its portrayal of women fighting back against oppressors, despite the graphic nature of the film.
Fun Fact
Director Monte Hellman, known for his more arthouse-oriented films like 'Two-Lane Blacktop,' made Angel's Revenge in a departure from his usual style, catering to the exploitation film market of the 1980s.
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