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A woman takes revenge on the man who invades her home and tries to rape her.A woman takes revenge on the man who invades her home and tries to rape her.A woman takes revenge on the man who invades her home and tries to rape her.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations
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Did you know
- TriviaInterviews with Farrah Fawcett stated that during filming they really slapped each other just like they did on stage to simulate reality. Also, in the source off-Broadway stage production, they had to have guards on hand because the violence would be so real audience members would try to jump up on stage and help Fawcett.
- GoofsJust after Marjorie attacks Joe, she splashes boiling water in his face from a whistling tea kettle on the stove. When she and Joe were just in the kitchen two scenes before, she never filled the kettle or put in on a burner. It sat to the side, empty.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert: The Worst Films of 1986 (1987)
- SoundtracksStand Up to the Night
Music by J.A.C. Redford, Richard Kerr
Lyrics by Will Jennings
Performed by Bonnie Raitt
Produced by Steve Tyrell
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Another good message film, with Fawcett excelling...
Kudos to Fawcett to taking on roles that, at the time were considered controversial. To my recollection, rape was still a taboo subject in the 1980's, and women's rights and emotions were rarely so deeply examined during that time.
Fawcett is simply a woman who is followed, then stalked by actor James Russo. He is adequate as the obsessed psychopath, but at times a bit transparent.
Diana Scarwid has a bit role, as does Alfre Woodard as the house mate. Woodard worries about the legal consequences when Fawcett, the rape victim, takes revenge on the culprit. The scene where she throws a frying pan of hot oil at Russo is classic, and as the rapist he deserves it. She then keeps him in bondage, and the consequences must be faced.
A very real story reflecting the emotions and rage of rape victims who have been violated, physically, and mentally. Highly recommended. 8/10.
Fawcett is simply a woman who is followed, then stalked by actor James Russo. He is adequate as the obsessed psychopath, but at times a bit transparent.
Diana Scarwid has a bit role, as does Alfre Woodard as the house mate. Woodard worries about the legal consequences when Fawcett, the rape victim, takes revenge on the culprit. The scene where she throws a frying pan of hot oil at Russo is classic, and as the rapist he deserves it. She then keeps him in bondage, and the consequences must be faced.
A very real story reflecting the emotions and rage of rape victims who have been violated, physically, and mentally. Highly recommended. 8/10.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $13,418,091
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,429,075
- Aug 24, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $13,418,091
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