The Woman -

Directed by Lucky McKee and based on the novel by Jack Ketchum, this is a polarizing, audacious, and aggressive horror film. It follows a "civilized" lawyer who captures a feral woman and attempts to "break" her, only to reveal that his own family is far more monstrous than she is.

“The magnitude and the awe this movie inspires are what epics like “Gladiator” and “Braveheart” are all about. They’re meant for your heart to override your brain, to pull you toward a rousing splendor.” Roger Ebert · 3 years ago The Woman

Pollyanna McIntosh delivers a "marvel of nonverbal acuity," projecting primal ferocity and maternal strength in a virtually silent role. Directed by Lucky McKee and based on the

Kristin Hannah's "The Women" review...not too impressed : r/books They’re meant for your heart to override your

It is famously graphic and "grueling," culminating in a wildly bloody finale that may be too much for some viewers. The Book: The Women (2024) by Kristin Hannah

Dark, satirical, and unflinching. It explores themes of misogyny and the "veneer of civilization".

Often searched as "The Woman," this historical fiction novel is a powerful look at the forgotten sacrifices of women who served in the Vietnam War.