Usually horror movies feed on our preconceptions, amplifying them in order to terrify us: Satantic children are scary. Young women who have sex deserve to be slaughtered by axe-wielding maniacs. Parasitic aliens that birth themselves by busting out of your chest are a whole lotta no fun. Bad things come from the uncivilized realms. Like here, in The Woman, in which a fine upstanding country lawyer (Sean Bridgers: Sweet Home Alabama) captures a feral woman (Pollyanna McIntosh: Land of the Lost)-- Wait, what? A feral woman? Right there we’ve got our horror, no? Feral as in no language, no couth, no, you know, dentistry? That can’t be good. But very quickly filmmaker Lucky McKee, working from the novel by Jack Ketchum [Amazon U.S.] [Amazon Canada] [Amazon U.K.], shows us he’s not going to let us off so easily. Our lawyer, Chris, is a brute in sheep’s clothing, a picture of propriety...
- 10/31/2011
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Chicago – When Lucky McKee’s “The Woman” played at Sundance earlier this year it caused quite a stir, mostly thanks to the reports of an altercation that happened shortly after the screening in which someone questioned how something so extreme even got to Park City. While some midnight screenings at the fest have pushed boundaries before (“Saw,” “Haute Tension”), there is something so brutally in your face about the repulsive acts on display that it’s easy to see why buttons were pushed. This is daring, dark material that approaches satire in its exploration of the hideous underbelly of America. It’s “American Beauty” meets “Hostel”…and I mean that as a compliment.
Co-written and conceived by the legendary author Jack Ketchum (“The Girl Next Door”), “The Woman” is about a seemingly normal family. There’s a patriarch named Chris (Sean Bridgers), who has that sleazy used-car salesman vibe that would make anyone uncomfortable.
Chicago – When Lucky McKee’s “The Woman” played at Sundance earlier this year it caused quite a stir, mostly thanks to the reports of an altercation that happened shortly after the screening in which someone questioned how something so extreme even got to Park City. While some midnight screenings at the fest have pushed boundaries before (“Saw,” “Haute Tension”), there is something so brutally in your face about the repulsive acts on display that it’s easy to see why buttons were pushed. This is daring, dark material that approaches satire in its exploration of the hideous underbelly of America. It’s “American Beauty” meets “Hostel”…and I mean that as a compliment.
Co-written and conceived by the legendary author Jack Ketchum (“The Girl Next Door”), “The Woman” is about a seemingly normal family. There’s a patriarch named Chris (Sean Bridgers), who has that sleazy used-car salesman vibe that would make anyone uncomfortable.
- 10/14/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Title: The Woman Director: Lucky McKee Starring: Sean Bridgers, Pollyanna McIntosh, Angela Bettis, Lauren Ashley Carter, Zach Rand, Carlee Baker, Shyla Molhusen “Nell,” this ain’t, that’s for sure. Adapted by director Lucky McKee from a novel he co-wrote with Jack Ketchum, “The Woman” tells the story of an antisocial, outright feral female who’s lived in the wild as an animal, and what happens when she’s captured and held by a rural family, in a perverted attempt to foist “civilized” behavior upon her. Walkouts supposedly overwhelmed the movie’s Sundance Film Festival premiere presentation earlier this year, and it’s easy to understand why, given the pattycake niceness of so many indie narratives, especially in...
- 10/13/2011
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
With director Lucky McKee’s The Woman bowing in limited theatrical release via Bloody Disgusting Selects on Friday, October 14th, Dread hit its La premiere last Thursday, October 6th, at Laemmle Sunset 5 in Hollywood, CA, and chatted with the film’s director on the red carpet along with stars Pollyanna McIntosh, Sean Bridgers, Zach Rand and Carlee Baker. We also brought back some ocular candy. Read on!
“It’s pretty crazy!” director McKee, whose previous and touted directorial efforts include the 2002 film May, 2006’s The Woods and the Masters of Horror episode "Sick Girl", said of the buzz surrounding The Woman (review here). “I’m excited. I’m amazed to be here on Sunset Boulevard. When I was in film school (at USC), we used to come here all of the time to see cool stuff.”
No stranger to subversive material, Dread queried the 36-year-old director as to what expressly attracted him to the project,...
“It’s pretty crazy!” director McKee, whose previous and touted directorial efforts include the 2002 film May, 2006’s The Woods and the Masters of Horror episode "Sick Girl", said of the buzz surrounding The Woman (review here). “I’m excited. I’m amazed to be here on Sunset Boulevard. When I was in film school (at USC), we used to come here all of the time to see cool stuff.”
No stranger to subversive material, Dread queried the 36-year-old director as to what expressly attracted him to the project,...
- 10/8/2011
- by SeanD.
- DreadCentral.com
When Chris Cleek (Sean Bridges) is out on a hunting trip and stumbles across a feral woman living in the woods his immediate thought isn’t to help her or to inform the authorities, the first thing he does is spy on her. He watches her from afar with a deeply uncomfortable, for an audience, sexualized gaze. His immediate sexualization of The Woman (Pollyanna McIntosh) is heavily signposted to the audience in one particular shot in which her clothes momentarily disappear as she walks in slow motion to the slow percussive song playing on the soundtrack.
This sort of technical approach, and it is one that is occasionally repeated throughout, is certainly a striking cinematic choice but also one that risks severe dissonance, throwing the audience out of the film, but the way in which director Lucky McKee employs it is skilful enough to just about make it work. That...
This sort of technical approach, and it is one that is occasionally repeated throughout, is certainly a striking cinematic choice but also one that risks severe dissonance, throwing the audience out of the film, but the way in which director Lucky McKee employs it is skilful enough to just about make it work. That...
- 9/28/2011
- by Craig Skinner
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
When Chris Cleek (Sean Bridges) is out on a hunting trip and stumbles across a feral woman living in the woods his immediate thought isn’t to help her or to inform the authorities, the first thing he does is spy on her. He watches her from afar with a deeply uncomfortable, for an audience, sexualized gaze. His immediate sexualization of The Woman (Pollyanna McIntosh) is heavily signposted to the audience in one particular shot in which her clothes momentarily disappear as she walks in slow motion to the slow percussive song playing on the soundtrack.
This sort of technical approach, and it is one that is occasionally repeated throughout, is certainly a striking cinematic choice but also one that risks severe dissonance, throwing the audience out of the film, but the way in which director Lucky McKee employs it is skilful enough to just about make it work. That...
This sort of technical approach, and it is one that is occasionally repeated throughout, is certainly a striking cinematic choice but also one that risks severe dissonance, throwing the audience out of the film, but the way in which director Lucky McKee employs it is skilful enough to just about make it work. That...
- 9/1/2011
- by Craig Skinner
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Woman has generated some controversy based on its misogynistic tones and scenes of torture. Early reviews from major news sources have called the film "an hour and a half of brutal misogyny" (Reporter) and "devoid of wit, flair and thematic focus" (Variety). However, most critics agree that the film is out to shock and there is often an audience for films that will push boundaries. The Woman will premiere in the United Kingdom August 27th and North America October 14th.
Part of the premise for The Woman is this focus on a feral person captured in the wild. Strangely, this is not an uncommon occurrence, with hundreds of stories of feral people being found in jungles and forests locally and abroad. Recently, there was a report of a Cambodian woman found malnourished and partially naked in Rattanakiri Prov. (2007). Her speech was imparied and her ability to socialize was diminished.
Part of the premise for The Woman is this focus on a feral person captured in the wild. Strangely, this is not an uncommon occurrence, with hundreds of stories of feral people being found in jungles and forests locally and abroad. Recently, there was a report of a Cambodian woman found malnourished and partially naked in Rattanakiri Prov. (2007). Her speech was imparied and her ability to socialize was diminished.
- 8/26/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
One of the frustrating things about not attending certain film festivals is being shut out of the conversation on some of the bigger titles playing there. At Sundance this year, Lucky McKee‘s horror film The Woman generated enough controversy to the point where I think it has earned such a distinction.
Praised and condemned for its violent and disturbing content, the trailer for the movie has now arrived at Twitch. The preview almost makes the movie look like a dark comedy, something that I wasn’t expecting. I don’t know how indicative it is of the actual film, but I think that it could make it look more appealing to a wider audience than a preview simply showing horrific imagery. Ever since May, McKee has been known for being somewhat relentless in his approach to the genre, and early word indicates he hasn’t changed things. I’m curious to check this out,...
Praised and condemned for its violent and disturbing content, the trailer for the movie has now arrived at Twitch. The preview almost makes the movie look like a dark comedy, something that I wasn’t expecting. I don’t know how indicative it is of the actual film, but I think that it could make it look more appealing to a wider audience than a preview simply showing horrific imagery. Ever since May, McKee has been known for being somewhat relentless in his approach to the genre, and early word indicates he hasn’t changed things. I’m curious to check this out,...
- 7/26/2011
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Directorial experience makes all the difference in this superbly taut and gripping follow up.
Before the latter half of the evening's double feature, Tmp was on hand for the Tfw Red Carpet event where director Lucky McGee and several of the cast members of The Woman strutted their stuff before heading into the theater for the premiere.
On hand from the cast were the lovely Carlee Baker, the ultra-talented Sean Bridgers and the absolutely precious Shyla Molhusen.
We were also treated to two very interesting shorts by McGee. The first, a short film starring Carlee Baker and Angela Bettis called Blue Like You had us in stitches with its simple yet curiously provocative premise of a shockingly beautiful woman shockingly out of touch with the world.
Next up was an animated short film McGee produced called Mi Burro: Esos Hueos, a surrealistic journey through the horrors of a third-world country...
Before the latter half of the evening's double feature, Tmp was on hand for the Tfw Red Carpet event where director Lucky McGee and several of the cast members of The Woman strutted their stuff before heading into the theater for the premiere.
On hand from the cast were the lovely Carlee Baker, the ultra-talented Sean Bridgers and the absolutely precious Shyla Molhusen.
We were also treated to two very interesting shorts by McGee. The first, a short film starring Carlee Baker and Angela Bettis called Blue Like You had us in stitches with its simple yet curiously provocative premise of a shockingly beautiful woman shockingly out of touch with the world.
Next up was an animated short film McGee produced called Mi Burro: Esos Hueos, a surrealistic journey through the horrors of a third-world country...
- 4/29/2011
- Cinelinx
Directorial experience makes all the difference in this superbly taut and gripping follow up.
Before the latter half of the evening's double feature, Tmp was on hand for the Tfw Red Carpet event where director Lucky McGee and several of the cast members of The Woman strutted their stuff before heading into the theater for the premiere.
On hand from the cast were the lovely Carlee Baker, the ultra-talented Sean Bridgers and the absolutely precious Shyla Molhusen.
We were also treated to two very interesting shorts by McGee. The first, a short film starring Carlee Baker and Angela Bettis called Blue Like You had us in stitches with its simple yet curiously provocative premise of a shockingly beautiful woman shockingly out of touch with the world.
Next up was an animated short film McGee produced called Mi Burro: Esos Hueos, a surrealistic journey through the horrors of a third-world country...
Before the latter half of the evening's double feature, Tmp was on hand for the Tfw Red Carpet event where director Lucky McGee and several of the cast members of The Woman strutted their stuff before heading into the theater for the premiere.
On hand from the cast were the lovely Carlee Baker, the ultra-talented Sean Bridgers and the absolutely precious Shyla Molhusen.
We were also treated to two very interesting shorts by McGee. The first, a short film starring Carlee Baker and Angela Bettis called Blue Like You had us in stitches with its simple yet curiously provocative premise of a shockingly beautiful woman shockingly out of touch with the world.
Next up was an animated short film McGee produced called Mi Burro: Esos Hueos, a surrealistic journey through the horrors of a third-world country...
- 4/29/2011
- Cinelinx
Tons of new stuff has been coming out for the upcoming Texas Frightmare Weekend, which is shaping up to have its biggest year yet. And quite frankly, I'm jealous I won't be there.
First we have the unveiling of the con's first ever full-color program guide. Weighing in at 32 pages, each attendee will get one free at registration. It's chock-full of all the vital details you will need to make the most of your weekend in Texas, including guest info, vendor and guest maps, a full schedule, a map of the hotel, and the biggest news: a first look at the 2012 Tfm location.
This is a pretty cool takeaway for visitors with a boss cover designed by Matt Orsman and program layout by Lindsay Babroski of Mouse Tamer Designz.
In case you won't be there, you can still check out the program guide below. Consider it motivation to be there next year.
First we have the unveiling of the con's first ever full-color program guide. Weighing in at 32 pages, each attendee will get one free at registration. It's chock-full of all the vital details you will need to make the most of your weekend in Texas, including guest info, vendor and guest maps, a full schedule, a map of the hotel, and the biggest news: a first look at the 2012 Tfm location.
This is a pretty cool takeaway for visitors with a boss cover designed by Matt Orsman and program layout by Lindsay Babroski of Mouse Tamer Designz.
In case you won't be there, you can still check out the program guide below. Consider it motivation to be there next year.
- 4/20/2011
- by dougevil
- DreadCentral.com
A couple of days ago I posted some skeleton details about the upcoming Texas Frightmare Weekend, but they just posted a real schedule of events and it is Packed with good stuff. I just wanted to go over some of the highlights, in case anyone capable of coming is still on the fence.Thursday, April 28th: The Offpsring/The Woman Lucky McKee Double FeatureTexas Frightmare Weekend is pleased to announce the Texas premiere of Lucky McKee's controversial film The Woman at the Studio Movie Grill (1600 South Stemmons, Lewisville, TX). The presentation will include red carpet entrances by McKee as well as the film's stars Pollyanna McIntosh, Sean Bridgers and Shyla Molhusen.McKee's The Woman (produced by Offspring director Andrew van den Houten) follows the horror that results...
- 4/15/2011
- Screen Anarchy
Lucky McKee’s The Woman has had absolutely no lack of controversy and press after its screening at Sundance this year. The movie, based on the novel by Jack Ketchum, caught massive attention after the very vocal walkout of one festival-goer at Sundance. (Dig it here)
It should come as no surprise that something from the mind of Jack Ketchum would be capable of controversy, but this is shaping up to be the showstopper. Now, visitors to the upcoming Texas Frightmare Weekend will get the chance to see a special screening of The Woman on Thursday, April 28, at 9:30 Pm. The presentation will include red carpet entrances by McGee as well as the film’s stars Pollyanna McIntosh, Sean Bridgers and Shyla Molhusen.
The screening of The Woman will be preceded by Andrew van der Houten’s Offspring at 7:00 Pm. The tale of a family of primitive cannibals that...
It should come as no surprise that something from the mind of Jack Ketchum would be capable of controversy, but this is shaping up to be the showstopper. Now, visitors to the upcoming Texas Frightmare Weekend will get the chance to see a special screening of The Woman on Thursday, April 28, at 9:30 Pm. The presentation will include red carpet entrances by McGee as well as the film’s stars Pollyanna McIntosh, Sean Bridgers and Shyla Molhusen.
The screening of The Woman will be preceded by Andrew van der Houten’s Offspring at 7:00 Pm. The tale of a family of primitive cannibals that...
- 4/13/2011
- by dougevil
- DreadCentral.com
Texas Frightmare Weekend (@txfrightmare) announces The Woman with director Lucky McKee in attendance
Texas Frightmare Weekend (presented by Anchor Bay Entertainment in association with Rue Morgue Magazine) will bring the controversy to the Lone Star State, with writer/director Lucky McKee's The Woman screening on Thursday, April 28th at 9:30Pm to kick off the premier horror event to be followed by a Q&A. Also in attendance will be the film’s stars Pollyanna McIntosh, Sean Bridgers, and Shyla Molhusen.
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- 4/13/2011
- by James Wallace
- GordonandtheWhale
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