Act of Vengeance (1974)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1974
Land: United States
Alternative Title: Acto de venganza, Rape Squad, Ato de Vingança, 复仇行动, Vengeance de femmes
Regisseur: Bob Kelljan
Writer: David Kidd, H.R. Christian
Produktion & Genre
Produzent: Producer: Buzz Feitshans
Firmen: American International Pictures
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Budget: N/A
Auszeichnungen & Ähnliche
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Geschichte
In 'Act of Vengeance', Linda is raped by a man wearing a hockey mask, who turns out to be a serial rapist targeting women in their homes at night. After her ordeal, Linda discovers that she is not alone; several other women have had similar experiences with the same attacker. United by their shared trauma, these victims band together to form an unlikely vigilante squad. Their mission? To target would-be rapists and change their minds through brutal acts of retribution, all while searching for the masked maniac who continues to prey on women.
Zusammenfassung
'Act of Vengeance' is a 1974 American film directed by Bob Kelljan, blending elements of drama, horror, and thriller genres. Set amidst the gritty backdrop of late-night urban streets, the movie explores themes of sexual violence, vigilantism, and survival in the face of systemic injustice. The narrative revolves around Linda, a woman who becomes the target of a serial rapist known for wearing a hockey mask during his attacks. Driven by her traumatic experience and the realization that she is not the first victim, Linda joins forces with other survivors to form an vengeful squad. Their quest for justice turns into a game of cat and mouse as they attempt to expose their assailant while also meting out punishment to potential offenders, raising questions about morality, revenge, and the limits of justice.
