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A real shame
The first two entries in this remade series have been absolutely brilliant. So when I found out the director of the first two Steven R. Monroe wasn't going to be returning I was very disappointed. Wow what a difference a director can make. R.D. Braunstein takes over the helm for the third installment and things just completely fall apart. Admittedly he's been handed an absolute dud of a script by first time screenwriter Daniel Gilboy, but still a better effort than this would have been nice.
I was glad to see Sarah Butler returning to her role because she was absolutely perfect in the first one. I suspect she didn't read the script though (or agreed before it was even written), because all this one did was completely ruin the character originally created. The format is completely changed, which is not necessarily a bad thing, a third one done exactly the same might have been pushing it, but if this was the best alternative they could come up with then things should have just been left as they were after two.
The dialogue is terrible, especially from the police officers. At one point a female officer walks into a rape support group and starts deliberately teasing a man about the pronouncement of his name. This was absolutely shudder-worthy and unfortunately only one of many instances like it in the film. Every character is unbelievably annoying (yes even 'Jennifer Hills') and consequently where the first two films did such a good job of creating sympathy for the lead character and utter despise of the villains, that's non-existent this time around. An absolute misfire that should never have been made.
I was glad to see Sarah Butler returning to her role because she was absolutely perfect in the first one. I suspect she didn't read the script though (or agreed before it was even written), because all this one did was completely ruin the character originally created. The format is completely changed, which is not necessarily a bad thing, a third one done exactly the same might have been pushing it, but if this was the best alternative they could come up with then things should have just been left as they were after two.
The dialogue is terrible, especially from the police officers. At one point a female officer walks into a rape support group and starts deliberately teasing a man about the pronouncement of his name. This was absolutely shudder-worthy and unfortunately only one of many instances like it in the film. Every character is unbelievably annoying (yes even 'Jennifer Hills') and consequently where the first two films did such a good job of creating sympathy for the lead character and utter despise of the villains, that's non-existent this time around. An absolute misfire that should never have been made.
- jtindahouse
- Nov 1, 2015
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Poor sequel.
Like it or loath it, the very original I Spit on Your Grave was a shocking and powerful movie. The 2010 remake, although somewhat over the top in the revenge department, was good. Part 2, nothing to do with it's predecessor, was also quite good. Part 3 picks up from the 2010 film with Sarah Butler reprising her role. This is the best thing about part 3, she plays her part well and looks good doing so. The thin plot has her day dreaming about commiting murders and actually committing them (I think!). The ending is not great and it left me feeling somewhat disappointed. Sure, the killings are brutal and bloody but there are many far better movies out there for that. Really quite a needless sequel. It lacks the amount of sexual violence of the previous movies and consequently is the only I Spit to be passed uncut in Britain by the BBFC.
- Stevieboy666
- Mar 3, 2019
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OTT this time
Nothing like the other 2 movies in this series
Bad portrayal
- LollyLaurenPop
- Apr 2, 2020
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An Honest Review
So Sarah Butler came back and that was pretty cool to do a follow up...but it almost makes Jennifer Hills into the bad guy and, though it was unsettling, it doesn't seem right. She's a little too pro-active on the vengeance thing to really sit well.
It kind of works as a continuation of a story...but it kills a lot of the overwhelming sympathy you had for Jennifer, even while she was extracting some brutal vengeance. And I kind of feel that the point of movies like this is to get the audience to sympathize with someone doing some absolutely horrible things.
It kind of works as a continuation of a story...but it kills a lot of the overwhelming sympathy you had for Jennifer, even while she was extracting some brutal vengeance. And I kind of feel that the point of movies like this is to get the audience to sympathize with someone doing some absolutely horrible things.
- generationofswine
- May 5, 2019
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doesn't offer a new thing but is still gory at moments
This one picks in on the remake from 2010. I wasn't really satisfied with the remake because it went completely over the top. But here Jennifer Hills (Sarah Butler) is back under another name. Being in therapy with a group who all were involved in rape she slowly turns back into her bad habits, going out to kill the rapists.
It takes a while before she goes berserk and you will see the best, read gory, parts of the 2010 version. When her new girlfriend is being killed by her ex-boyfriend it's time to search the guys responsible. The first kill is the one you will remember the most because she goes for a blow but not with a happy ending for the guy. From there on it's a bit of the same as in the 2010 version. Except that we do have a little message hidden throughout the movie itself. The victims aren't the ones being helped by the authorities.
It's so weird to see Sarah turning into a sickie, especially towards the end when she thinks all men are the same, have been talking to her and in fact have seen her again the day before I watched this flick at a convention.
Does this flick offer anything towards the franchise, to be honest it doesn't but t is still worth picking up.
Gore 2/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 25/5 Story 2,5/5 Comedy 0/5
It takes a while before she goes berserk and you will see the best, read gory, parts of the 2010 version. When her new girlfriend is being killed by her ex-boyfriend it's time to search the guys responsible. The first kill is the one you will remember the most because she goes for a blow but not with a happy ending for the guy. From there on it's a bit of the same as in the 2010 version. Except that we do have a little message hidden throughout the movie itself. The victims aren't the ones being helped by the authorities.
It's so weird to see Sarah turning into a sickie, especially towards the end when she thinks all men are the same, have been talking to her and in fact have seen her again the day before I watched this flick at a convention.
Does this flick offer anything towards the franchise, to be honest it doesn't but t is still worth picking up.
Gore 2/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 25/5 Story 2,5/5 Comedy 0/5
Mindless and hate-filled
- Leofwine_draca
- Jun 20, 2017
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Had potential.
Rating it 7 is too much. Let me be clear on that. The movie from the start seemed pretty good. The acting was nice, the plot was really good and I loved how it broke the whole I Spit On Your Grave movie clichés. I loved the fact that it was something different from the other movies we have seen. With some great acting and some bad acting from supporting actors and some clichés, in the middle of the film I had decided that its probably the best from the latest three movies of the franchise, not going to mention the first one though. The killings were great and brutal. But the end of the film came so quickly, it was bad and made the movie one of the biggest disappointments in recent cinema! I have no idea what the film makers were thinking! How the hell did they write such an awful ending, thinking that its going to work?! I don't know, really.. It had great potential but by the end it was plain trash like the other films. The 7 rating from me is for how much I enjoyed the whole thing, objectively it deserves a five, maybe five and a half, and if it had a better, or maybe a good, ending I would have given it a 8.
- mickeythecudder
- Oct 11, 2015
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Descent into Debauchery
- parkerrodney
- Sep 7, 2019
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She who fights with monsters. A film series salvaged after a disappointing sequel.
I must say, after my big disappointment from the sequel, I didn't think I would really take the time to watch number 3. However, as soon as I saw that the wonderful Sarah Butler was thankfully back, and that the plot actually aims to continue the first film - I figured I'd give it a chance. Boy, am I glad I decided to do that, as "Vengeance is Mine" salvages any and all damage done by the previous sequel (which wasn't bad, simply unworthy).
As the synopsis says, unlike no. 2 which was nothing more than a failing tribute (although to a certain extent fun to watch, don't rule it out yet), no. 3 is the actual sequel. Haunted by both the brutalizing gang rape and abuse she'd been through and her terrible violent acts of revenge, Jennifer (now Angela) is trying to cope with the world she believes she lives in - no friends, no altruism, always strings attached, and a blunt battle between predators and prey. Unlike the 2nd film, the acting in this one is as amazing as in the first, with terrific additions like Jennifer Landon as the neurotic Marla and Doug McKeon as the traumatized Oscar.
While the first film was all about abuse and vengeance and crime and punishment, the 3rd aims to be a lot deeper and more philosophical. The police has a very central role in the plot, after having a minor one in the sequel and being non-existent in the first. Angela finds herself having to lie and hide in order to do what she defines as right, while her rage and frustration threaten to claim the lives not only of those guilty, but of others as well. The film criticizes not only the monsters who commit the crimes and the system that pathetically fails to punish them - but also the crossing of the line between justice and injustice.
Vengeance is Mine was probably out to offer and upgraded plot. The actual acts of abuse receive no screen time, excluding Angela's flashbacks from the events of the first film. The film aims to show the conflict between the reality experienced by rape victims (a misogynistic world where men are either monsters, incompetent pawns or fathers of victims) and the reality that is actually out there, where the truth is gray and there are no absolutes. The victims who turn to violence are criticized as badly as the monsters who made them that way, and the system is criticized for its alleged successes as well as its blunt failures.
All in all, unlike the first film, this one is not a plain vengeance film, and we often find ourselves wondering who the monster really is. While having a much deeper message, it fails to deliver the pure satisfaction given by the first film (although "fails" is probably a wrong choice of words, as it obviously had no intention of doing so). After the painful plunge of the 2nd film - the 3rd offers the salvation of the series. Not as good as the first, definitely way better than the 2nd. The added value is obvious, the acts of vengeance still immense, and the overall experience definitely worthy of the time spent watching.
As the synopsis says, unlike no. 2 which was nothing more than a failing tribute (although to a certain extent fun to watch, don't rule it out yet), no. 3 is the actual sequel. Haunted by both the brutalizing gang rape and abuse she'd been through and her terrible violent acts of revenge, Jennifer (now Angela) is trying to cope with the world she believes she lives in - no friends, no altruism, always strings attached, and a blunt battle between predators and prey. Unlike the 2nd film, the acting in this one is as amazing as in the first, with terrific additions like Jennifer Landon as the neurotic Marla and Doug McKeon as the traumatized Oscar.
While the first film was all about abuse and vengeance and crime and punishment, the 3rd aims to be a lot deeper and more philosophical. The police has a very central role in the plot, after having a minor one in the sequel and being non-existent in the first. Angela finds herself having to lie and hide in order to do what she defines as right, while her rage and frustration threaten to claim the lives not only of those guilty, but of others as well. The film criticizes not only the monsters who commit the crimes and the system that pathetically fails to punish them - but also the crossing of the line between justice and injustice.
Vengeance is Mine was probably out to offer and upgraded plot. The actual acts of abuse receive no screen time, excluding Angela's flashbacks from the events of the first film. The film aims to show the conflict between the reality experienced by rape victims (a misogynistic world where men are either monsters, incompetent pawns or fathers of victims) and the reality that is actually out there, where the truth is gray and there are no absolutes. The victims who turn to violence are criticized as badly as the monsters who made them that way, and the system is criticized for its alleged successes as well as its blunt failures.
All in all, unlike the first film, this one is not a plain vengeance film, and we often find ourselves wondering who the monster really is. While having a much deeper message, it fails to deliver the pure satisfaction given by the first film (although "fails" is probably a wrong choice of words, as it obviously had no intention of doing so). After the painful plunge of the 2nd film - the 3rd offers the salvation of the series. Not as good as the first, definitely way better than the 2nd. The added value is obvious, the acts of vengeance still immense, and the overall experience definitely worthy of the time spent watching.
- nitzanhavoc
- Feb 14, 2016
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Man Hating Feminist Garbage
They wanted to make a political statement and used the "I Spit On Your Grave" franchise as the vehicle to draw viewers in. I hope I never have to see that obnoxious Landon woman ever again. Wow she was annoying.
This movie had what the others were lacking, a story. More of a Boondock Saints then a Hostel how-shocking-can-we-be feel
"Justice isn't something you receive, its something you dish out." Years after her attack and rape Jennifer (Butler) is trying to move on with her life. She is in therapy and joins a support group where she meets Marla (Landon) who changes her outlook on life. Marla convinces her that talking isn't the way to help victims like them. When something happens to Marla and no one is held accountable Jennifer decides to unleash her own brand of justice. The previous two movies were a little hard to watch. A graphic rape scene followed by a sequence of gory revenge scenes. They weren't bad but they reminded me of the Hostel movies. Not much plot and really just an excuse to push the limits of what they can put in a movie. I went in with that expectation to this one. I have to say that this was easily the best of the three. This movie had what the others were lacking, a story. This had more of a Boondock Saints feel then a Hostel how-shocking-can-we-be feel. There are some very over the top aspects in this but the story is something that keeps you watching, strange to say for a horror movie. I surprisingly liked this much more than I expected to. Overall, easily the best of the series. I give this a B.
- cosmo_tiger
- Oct 14, 2015
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I Spit On Your Grave 3 cuts through the familiar formula only for it to become bloody boring blandness.
It's a sequel people, a continuation from the first controversial instalment that had viewers looking away from screens due to the sheer amount of blood, torture and obscenity. After the previous chapter, which felt all too familiar, they changed things up slightly. Following from the events of the first film, Jennifer ditches her career aspirations to become an assault hotline operator and attend group counselling sessions in order to heal her scarring experience. She develops a bond with a girl who is then mysteriously murdered. What does Jennifer do? She lures and traps these unpunished rapists/murderers and kills them in the only way possible...brutally. Stab a neck, slice a man's "Crown Jewels" (only way I could think of politely describing it) in half and even shoving a huge pipe and hammering it up someone's...well, you get the idea. That's all well and good if you have a sadistic mind, but I'm afraid that's only 7 minutes of the film. The remaining 84 minutes are bad. Just plain bad. Firstly, I actually found this film to be the most distasteful. Not because of the vivid torture scenes, which actually are few and far between in this chapter, but due to the depiction of men. Apparently we are all rapists and only live to have sex because it's the only thing we think about constantly. Nearly every male character is depicted to be disgusting, and it's offensively unrealistic. Clearly aiming for a female empowerment thriller, yet it misses and then some due to the horrendous one sided perspective. The screenplay isn't intelligent enough to make us sympathise with Jennifer, so it's just watching a woman kill men with a minimal amount of psychological analysis of her mental stability. She becomes disillusioned with society, unable to differentiate between well-meaning men and sexual predators. But the boring plot and unexciting dialogue never fully explores this. The acting was mediocre also. For a film that breaks its own formula, it feels more familiar than ever.
- TheMovieDiorama
- Mar 7, 2018
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Sarah Butler is the best thing about this movie.
Let me just get right to it. I'm not a huge fan of this series, this and the first are the only ones I've seen.
But I'll be honest, I was only seeing this for Sarah Butler. This one was sort of better than the first,
she's kind of like a vigilante which is kinda cool,
but they could of put some action scenes
in kinda like Death Wish. I mean I guess I could say some of the death scenes of her victims where alright. At least Sarah was fun to watch, speaking of fun to watch, she was super sexy in that red dress let me tell ya.
Overall, I guess a could watch this again, like on a rainy day if I have nothing else to watch.
I give it a 3/10. For me, it's just alright but I like Sarah Butler, and she's the only reason I would watch this again.
But I'll be honest, I was only seeing this for Sarah Butler. This one was sort of better than the first,
she's kind of like a vigilante which is kinda cool,
but they could of put some action scenes
in kinda like Death Wish. I mean I guess I could say some of the death scenes of her victims where alright. At least Sarah was fun to watch, speaking of fun to watch, she was super sexy in that red dress let me tell ya.
Overall, I guess a could watch this again, like on a rainy day if I have nothing else to watch.
I give it a 3/10. For me, it's just alright but I like Sarah Butler, and she's the only reason I would watch this again.
- RoboRabbit89
- Oct 20, 2017
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Boring & uninteresting - Nothing like the others...
- bayareamike
- Oct 6, 2015
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One of the worse movies ever
Really dull and nothing like the other two that were already worse than the original and classic version. Second tire actors and poorly-written dialogues. If you like trash, then you will have a great time watching this one. It is hard to believe that producers and the director managed to make something that bad. The plot - if I can say there is a plot - is nothing but confusing. The victim seems to be a twisted freak. Rape has been gaining momentum in many cultures and this is important to help stopping violence against women. Even some well know schools have a problem managing this but this movie will not help at all. It is pure trash covered in some attempt to make justice. So, enjoy your banana split and forget the rest.
- agostino-dallas
- Feb 18, 2017
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7 out of 10... for the first hour only!
This film acts as a direct sequel to the first film, and it was great to see Jennifer Hills back as Sarah Butler.
Still haunted by what happened, we find her now living in a cheap downtown apartment and attending a weekly rape counseling meeting with other victims.
At the meeting, she soon befriends the feisty Maria, and is inspired to find a new confidence in herself.
Maria encourages Sarah to be more feisty too - but Sarah is seemingly more restrained.
When Maria mentions that she believes that revenge is the best way to serve justice on the rape crimes that the police and courts fail to do, just how far will she go and will it stir up latent feelings in Sarah?
The first hour of this film was great, and I have to say I was surprised at how good it actually was.
I liked the idea of Sarah getting back on with her life with a new office job, and attending the meetings with other victims.
As it went on, I kind of had my own conclusion to the film mapped out in my head - but, unfortunately in the final half hour, that's where it all goes horribly wrong and the film goes off the rails.
Without wanting to give spoilers, let's just say that the central premise is total to overplayed and exploited to the point of stupidity. In the first film, Sarah was stealthy, clever and totally in control of her actions - but here she is totally out of character and out of control, and the silly ending will leave you feeling cheated.
7 out of 10 for the first hour - zero for the rest!
Still haunted by what happened, we find her now living in a cheap downtown apartment and attending a weekly rape counseling meeting with other victims.
At the meeting, she soon befriends the feisty Maria, and is inspired to find a new confidence in herself.
Maria encourages Sarah to be more feisty too - but Sarah is seemingly more restrained.
When Maria mentions that she believes that revenge is the best way to serve justice on the rape crimes that the police and courts fail to do, just how far will she go and will it stir up latent feelings in Sarah?
The first hour of this film was great, and I have to say I was surprised at how good it actually was.
I liked the idea of Sarah getting back on with her life with a new office job, and attending the meetings with other victims.
As it went on, I kind of had my own conclusion to the film mapped out in my head - but, unfortunately in the final half hour, that's where it all goes horribly wrong and the film goes off the rails.
Without wanting to give spoilers, let's just say that the central premise is total to overplayed and exploited to the point of stupidity. In the first film, Sarah was stealthy, clever and totally in control of her actions - but here she is totally out of character and out of control, and the silly ending will leave you feeling cheated.
7 out of 10 for the first hour - zero for the rest!
Gore a plenty but other then that nothing else of substance
Not really a movie I'd watch on my own but decided to with my fiancé. Hated this movie completely and only reason I gave any stars at all were for the violent scenes even though there was very few.
First of all main character you feel mixed rooting for. On one end she was violently raped and you feel sorry for, on the other end shes incredibly obnoxious and wildly insane. While I do agree with vengeance towards men who have done unspeakable crimes. The lead automatically throws all men in one category and it becomes prejudice after awhile.
Second this movie relies to heavy on showing scenes that in real time look like there happening but turn out to be not real. I understand director is trying to let you in on how sick this womens mind is but after awhile it happens so often you cant determine whats fake and whats reality.
Third just felt this movie was very draggy overall. You actually skip solid 30 minutes in to this movie and basically miss nothing. On top of it scenes were very repeating and basically in same location every time Im assuming that was because movie was on tight budget.
Overall I just can't recommend this movie at all unless you're someone whos just heavily into gore and looking to watch something like that because this movie lacks everything else.
First of all main character you feel mixed rooting for. On one end she was violently raped and you feel sorry for, on the other end shes incredibly obnoxious and wildly insane. While I do agree with vengeance towards men who have done unspeakable crimes. The lead automatically throws all men in one category and it becomes prejudice after awhile.
Second this movie relies to heavy on showing scenes that in real time look like there happening but turn out to be not real. I understand director is trying to let you in on how sick this womens mind is but after awhile it happens so often you cant determine whats fake and whats reality.
Third just felt this movie was very draggy overall. You actually skip solid 30 minutes in to this movie and basically miss nothing. On top of it scenes were very repeating and basically in same location every time Im assuming that was because movie was on tight budget.
Overall I just can't recommend this movie at all unless you're someone whos just heavily into gore and looking to watch something like that because this movie lacks everything else.
- Brooklynsmagicmike
- Apr 18, 2020
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Hopefully a Finale
- bevanaaron
- Feb 24, 2024
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Worst film i've seen in a long time
In contrary to the first two movies this movie was just a joke. You just have to develop a hatred against the protagonist because she just acts irrational and like a wanna be psychpath. In the first movies I felt empathy by watching the woman taking revenge but in this film I just thought her behaviour was dump and childish. Don't watch this film - it'll feed your anger in relation to feminism and the victimhood of woman.
- johannesjohe
- Mar 10, 2020
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Loved it!
A Brutal Journey Continues
"I Spit on Your Grave III: Vengeance Is Mine" (2015) continues the story of Jennifer, the protagonist from the first installment. The film begins with Jennifer still tormented by the brutal sexual assault she endured years ago. She has changed identities and cities, reluctantly joining a support group where she begins to piece together a new life. However, when her newfound friend's murderer goes free and the tales of serial rapists haunt her, Jennifer will hunt down the men responsible and exact revenge in the most horrific ways imaginable.
The film is a right mind-boggling experience, merging elements of revenge films such as "Death Wish," "Angel," and "Se7en." Jennifer's flashbacks and the scenes of her exacting revenge are confusing, leaving the viewer unsure of what is real and imaginary. For gore-hounds, this is a must-see, with two scenes that left me wincing and at least one that literally made me go "oh my lord." Despite the graphic nature of the film, it does not depict any physical female assault on screen. Instead, it portrays all males as weak, predatory, or completely insane. This aspect can be grating at times, but it does not detract from the film's overall goal of being as violent as possible.
If you are a fan of the original and its sequel, this film is enjoyable. However, don't expect anything subtle or nuanced. It is best watched on your own, as it may not be suitable for a shared viewing experience.
Overall, I rate "I Spit on Your Grave III: Vengeance Is Mine" a 6/10. It succeeds in its goal of being violent, but lacks the subtlety and depth of its predecessors.
The film is a right mind-boggling experience, merging elements of revenge films such as "Death Wish," "Angel," and "Se7en." Jennifer's flashbacks and the scenes of her exacting revenge are confusing, leaving the viewer unsure of what is real and imaginary. For gore-hounds, this is a must-see, with two scenes that left me wincing and at least one that literally made me go "oh my lord." Despite the graphic nature of the film, it does not depict any physical female assault on screen. Instead, it portrays all males as weak, predatory, or completely insane. This aspect can be grating at times, but it does not detract from the film's overall goal of being as violent as possible.
If you are a fan of the original and its sequel, this film is enjoyable. However, don't expect anything subtle or nuanced. It is best watched on your own, as it may not be suitable for a shared viewing experience.
Overall, I rate "I Spit on Your Grave III: Vengeance Is Mine" a 6/10. It succeeds in its goal of being violent, but lacks the subtlety and depth of its predecessors.
- drlex-15751
- Oct 17, 2024
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This film was more torture then jenifers victims
Only 1 star im afraid and thats for some of the dialogue was pretty much decent other then that i cant believe i wasted 2 hours of my time watching this. lets hope there isnt any more films after this.
- info-01351
- Jan 2, 2021
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Ummm, k. What is this movie?
Another dumb blunder by people who simply do not understand genre film and have no business making them.
Apparently the geniuses who produced this said to themselves, hey, for all you fans of the original movies and the remakes before this, we thought you'd like a basic revenge drama, rather than a exploitation genre film.
Ahhh, no. No, we won't like that.
This movie will appeal to no one. Nobody. I don't even get what it is. It takes a classic exploitation genre and turns it into a boring lifetime channel revenge drama.
A complete waste of time in every way.
Apparently the geniuses who produced this said to themselves, hey, for all you fans of the original movies and the remakes before this, we thought you'd like a basic revenge drama, rather than a exploitation genre film.
Ahhh, no. No, we won't like that.
This movie will appeal to no one. Nobody. I don't even get what it is. It takes a classic exploitation genre and turns it into a boring lifetime channel revenge drama.
A complete waste of time in every way.
- rainleaveswind
- Oct 14, 2015
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