Having completed my long search over Fulci splatter films (The beyond, Zombie 2, Gates of hell, House by the cemetery, Cat in the brain) I feel a more complete person now! Just kidding, I just got to see the last of the films I have been searching (I bought the dutch version). It's a definitely Fulci. Even though it's different in style / atmosphere - after all, it takes place in New York of 1980 - Fulci builds another similar type of atmosphere (no Fabio Frizzi soundtrack here) which is complimented by the music and the ever-present great cinematography. Gore is great, as usual.
There has been a debate whether this is sexist and/or misogynist. Even though I was not put off by this, I believe that things should be said the way they are. There is emphasis on sexual scenes, and many of them are sexist. I would never use the word misogyny here. But it is honest to say that this wasn't exactly made for a woman target audience! There's also a BDSM subtext with that sexually driven lady, such characters DO exist, and she is portrayed great and she acts great, but then again all this exists to serve us, the bloodthirsty viewers. Anyway, there's much more nudity and sexuality than in any other Fulci splatter. And its quite OK. We're not expecting quality meanings, just quality gore & style (a Fulci flick, right?)
By far Fulci's most politically incorrect film, this is not quite recommended for woman viewers, but then again, I assume most splatter fans and gorehounds are male. The NEW YORK RIPPER lives up to its fame. See it if you have to!
There has been a debate whether this is sexist and/or misogynist. Even though I was not put off by this, I believe that things should be said the way they are. There is emphasis on sexual scenes, and many of them are sexist. I would never use the word misogyny here. But it is honest to say that this wasn't exactly made for a woman target audience! There's also a BDSM subtext with that sexually driven lady, such characters DO exist, and she is portrayed great and she acts great, but then again all this exists to serve us, the bloodthirsty viewers. Anyway, there's much more nudity and sexuality than in any other Fulci splatter. And its quite OK. We're not expecting quality meanings, just quality gore & style (a Fulci flick, right?)
By far Fulci's most politically incorrect film, this is not quite recommended for woman viewers, but then again, I assume most splatter fans and gorehounds are male. The NEW YORK RIPPER lives up to its fame. See it if you have to!