The Woman (2011)

When a successful country lawyer captures and attempts to "civilize" the last remaining member of a violent clan that has roamed the Northeast coast for decades, he puts the lives of his family in jeopardy.

Director:

Lucky McKee

Writers:

Jack Ketchum, Lucky McKee

Stars:

Pollyanna McIntosh, Brandon Gerald Fuller, Lauren Ashley Carter

12 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Pollyanna McIntosh	...	The Woman
Brandon Gerald Fuller	...	Baby
Lauren Ashley Carter	...	Peggy Cleek
Chris Krzykowski	...	Roger
Sean Bridgers	...	Chris Cleek
Angela Bettis	...	Belle Cleek
Marcia Bennett	...	Deanna
Shyla Molhusen	...	Darlin' Cleek
Gordon Vincent	...	Clapp Boy (as Vincent Gordon)
Zach Rand	...	Brian Cleek
Shelby Mailloux	...	Jenny
Tyler Merlini	...	Boy #1
Jordan Carrasquillo	...	Boy #2
Jordan Chapalonis	...	Boy #3
Carlee Baker	...	Miss Genevieve Raton

Storyline

A feral woman and last survivor of a cannibalistic tribe bathes wounded and vulnerable in a river, somewhere in the lush woods of Northeast coast where she used to roam free. The beast-like savage woman will seem as the perfect trophy to the eyes of Chris, a misogynistic lawyer, who will hunt the woman down and bring her home. However, is there a place for a feral, flesh-eating primitive among civilized people? In the days to come, Chris will make the woman his project, and like a proud predator kept in captivity, with the help of his dysfunctional family, he will attempt to domesticate the untamed female by breaking her will. Soon enough though, no restraints, no training, and certainly no male supremacy will be a match for the raging woman's raw and merciless aggression.

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Plot Keywords:

female full frontal nudity | female nudity | sexual abuse | full frontal female nudity | sexual sadism | 

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Taglines:

A Horror Masterpiece!

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Genres:

Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence, torture, a rape, disturbing behavior, some graphic nudity, and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 August 2011 (Australia)

Also Known As:

The W

Filming Locations:

Massachusetts, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Modernciné

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Chris Cleek repeatedly uses the word "anophthalmia" in reference to one of his daughters. Unilateral anophthalmia is the congenital absence of one eye, and bilateral anophthalmia is the congenital absence of both eyes.

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Goofs

In the first kitchen scene, the man-shaped cookies eaten by Darlin have their head half eaten. Minutes later in the following kitchen scene, the cookies are intact.

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Quotes

Chris Cleek: [to Brian, before leaving him alone with the woman] Don't do anything I wouldn't do.

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Crazy Credits

After the credits, we see the young girl interact with a bizarre figure. A weird scene indeed.

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Connections

Referenced in Rewind This! (2013)

User Reviews

Patriarchy and feminism in their extremes

The Woman tells the tale of a feral woman who is captured by, at least on the surface, a traditional family man who is an attorney in a solo practice. As the movie proceeds, it is clear that the man's patriarchy goes way beyond, into that of a power-crazed maniac. The tension is palpable between the man and his captured trophy as her presence in the lives of the family members affects each differently. Be prepared for shocking and intense graphic violence and plot twists you would never expect. Not for the squeamish. The story is compelling and so are the characters in this study of human nature.

The acting is practiced and believable. The writers have a good handle on the dynamics of domestic violence. I see this film as exemplifying domestic violence taken to its furthest extreme. How domestic violence perpetuates itself through the generations can be seen in the distance.

I like the way The Woman is the central character of the film while at the same time being incidental to the drama unfolding within the family unit.