Basically this movie is utter exploitative garbage with no redeeming qualities and therefore you probably have no reason to read on. The thing is, the movie, in its own shoddy way, is an interesting piece of garbage (though not an enjoyable one). For any university film majors out there, read why I felt it earned the one star it got. When I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE was released in 1978, just as the feminist movement was picking up steam, its plot launched a huge controversy. Theaters were picketed and essays were written about it. Then, when people actually saw how bad the movie was, no one really cared anymore. It is understandable, however, why the plot alone would get people all riled up.
The plot of I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE is as follows: a city-woman goes to the country to a cabin to do some writing and get some peace and quiet. She soon meets a bunch of redneck guys who hang out together acting like morons. This gang is made of three loser slimy guys and one mentally retarded man whom they concurrently take pity on and mock. Before long, they capture the woman and gang-rape her in a long, excruciating fashion culminating with the three slimy dudes convincing the mentally-challenged guy into raping her as well. Disgusting, isn't it? Yes.
But, that's only half of the movie. The woman survives these attacks and quite quickly begins to plan her revenge. The rest of the movie is for the audience to sit and watch the four men get the punishment they deserve: death, in a variety of gruesome ways.
It sounds terrible and it is...the acting sucks, the dialogue is childish, the camera-work is pathetic, etc. etc. But, the movie is interesting in a few unique ways. One: the rape scenes are terrible, yes, and violent, yes, but nothing about them makes the viewer sick or need to turn away (this isn't my male opinion; I watched it with two women).
Two: where are we supposed to find the horror? Is it in the rape scenes or in the gruesome deaths of the four men? They are getting their due justice so we are supposed to be glad that they die, and we are...even when one of them bleeds to death in a bathtub after being castrated. So, how does this film fit into the horror category necessarily? It's weird.
Three: Is it feminist or not? The basic plot sounds like a simple feminist rape-revenge structure, but it's a bit more icky than that. We watch twenty minutes of this woman getting raped, but her revenge is a bit more sketchy. With the exception of one of the male deaths, we never really see a long, excruciating death of a male. Even the guy who gets castrated we know dies because the woman leaves the bathroom to LISTEN to him die. How many horror movies do you HEAR a woman die. Almost always you see it. So, how come we couldn't see these rapists die the slow deaths they deserved given the long, long rape scenes.
I know, I know, there's really nothing I've said that is gonna make you run right out and rent the film (hopefully) and that's the right reaction. Note: if it’s not your reaction, then you need some long days of therapy my friend. It's not a very enjoyable movie and not a very meritorious one either. But, I'd be lying if I didn't say it is interesting. One final note: the women who have seen it that I know admit it sucks, but don't hate watching it as much as the men. Hmmm....
RATING: * (out of four)
I have to say that i have seen "I spit on your grave" and i think its great, for what it is. I was about 10 years old when i came across it in my cousins collection. It was perfect i got to see breast, sex, and a guy get his penis cut off. It was perfect for a pre-teen male that is just discovering breast and sick movies. Of course i'm not saying that i want my 10 year old watching it but it hold a special place in my collection because of the age and the time that i discovered it.
Posted by: Dimitri | October 14, 2005 at 12:05 PM
I have to say that i have seen "I spit on your grave" and i think its great, for what it is. I was about 10 years old when i came across it in my cousins collection. It was perfect i got to see breast, sex, and a guy get his penis cut off. It was perfect for a pre-teen male that is just discovering breast and sick movies. Of course i'm not saying that i want my 10 year old watching it but it hold a special place in my collection because of the age and the time that i discovered it.
Posted by: Dimitri | October 14, 2005 at 12:05 PM
You are a sick sick man Dimitri.
Just kidding, I love nudity and violence.
Posted by: Dan | October 17, 2005 at 10:33 AM
My girlfriends and I watched this movie during college, and we were definitely captivated. It's not every day you see a movie with this simple a plot, and this much rape and male murder. Definitely not a date movie, unless you're as sick as we are.
Posted by: M B | July 15, 2006 at 04:51 PM
Are you felt that it is right? I do not really think that, but can keep personal opinions!
Posted by: coach outlet | October 29, 2010 at 10:36 PM
Oh I do hope to visit some day! What a great place to work!
Posted by: coach outlet | November 05, 2010 at 11:00 PM
Just wanted to give you a shout from the valley of the sun, great information. Much appreciated.
Posted by: nfl authentic | December 07, 2010 at 03:02 AM
Good writing, and I very much agree with your thoughts and insights.
Posted by: christian louboutin | December 17, 2010 at 05:23 AM
Your source for horror movies, scary reviews, horror dvd, clips, actors, actresses, upcoming horror movies and news. You will find the top horror movies, scary videos, scary pictures, the best horror movies and trailers. Palace of Horror is a place to satisify your bloody needs for gore.
Posted by: movie scary | January 05, 2011 at 08:04 PM
i come here first time. Not a bad flick though I had to get used to the cgi snake,hated the sequel. Waiting...
http://www.nikeshoxsells.com/
Posted by: Nike Shox | April 19, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Great article. Some stuff on here i never even knew about.
Posted by: Christian Louboutin Outlet | April 23, 2011 at 04:28 AM
Such a good writing, or by I saw for the first time. I'm quite happy, you are a good writer
Posted by: Ken Griffey Shoes | April 29, 2011 at 03:03 AM
Such a good writing, or by I saw for the first time. I'm quite happy, you are a good writer.
Posted by: Air Yeezys | April 29, 2011 at 09:44 AM
You can share some of your article, I'm like you write something, really very good! I will continue to focus on
Posted by: Air Yeezy Shoes | May 05, 2011 at 11:27 PM
This article is good and worth studying.
Posted by: Asics Running Shoes | May 06, 2011 at 05:07 AM
I like this article, really pretty good, I hope to be able to see more good articles.
Posted by: MBT Sale | May 09, 2011 at 03:51 AM
I like your article very much, support you.
Posted by: Air Yeezy | May 09, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Such a good writing, or by I saw for the first time. I'm quite happy, you are a good writer
Posted by: Ken Griffey Shoes | May 09, 2011 at 09:20 PM
You can share some of your article, I'm like you write something, really very good! I will continue to focus on
Posted by: Air Yeezy Shoes | May 12, 2011 at 04:38 AM
My favorite all time WORST horror movie is, "The Brain That Wouldn't Die"
Posted by: Brand Bikinis | May 16, 2011 at 03:09 AM
Your composition is very good, hope to have the opportunity to read more of your article!
Posted by: Christian Louboutin Outlet | May 16, 2011 at 03:13 AM
I want to know suggestion from others.
Posted by: New Era Caps Wholesale | May 18, 2011 at 05:41 AM
The nomination of the winner depends on the capability and spirit of the personality to finish the race.
Posted by: MBT Sale | May 18, 2011 at 05:46 AM
I agree with you ,your saying is very good!
Posted by: Asics Tiger | May 22, 2011 at 05:52 AM
Every time I see blogs as good as this I KNOW I should stop surfing and start working on mine!
Posted by: MBT Shoes | May 22, 2011 at 05:55 AM