I have read that some think this might be the most mysoginistic film in recent memory. I have to agree, but wow was it out there. And by out there I mean waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay out there. Not only do you get to see the nihilism of the modern world echoed in nature, but you also get to see... well a lot of unspeakable nastiness with just a hint of dark erotic flare. Word to the wise, do not watch this movie with anyone who is squeamish about the pairing of violence and sexuality. It is truly horrific. When I say sexual violence I don't mean rape, that I think is too much for even me in a film like this. What I mean is well, crushed testicles, bloody ejaculate and a clitoral self-decapitation with rusty scissors. Ouch!
On the bright side you do get to see a slew of foreboding animal elements. For instance a self disemboweling fox eating itself. Okay maybe there is not a bright side. The last time I felt this disturbed by a move was when I watched Man Bites Dog. And that of course does have the aforementioned rape scene which was terribly difficult to stomach even for someone who has seen a wide variety of macabre cinema.
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