Revenge (2017) KILL COUNT

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[@peachbunnys01]

I love that Jen immediately attacks instead of listening to stupid speeches

[@mes7093]

Agree, Why listen to stupid speeches when you can just attack and have an opportunity

[@karionparks3048]

@@mes7093 right

[@jamesdarren3467]

That's literally the point of John Wick

[@cerebrxll6064]

Must not have watched the John Wick films, he does it so many times it's funny. The guy will be on his last leg trying to make a bs speech and JW just shoots him in the face.

[@peachbunnys01]

@@cerebrxll6064 that’s my favorite thing cause no one in real life listening to that damn speech 💀 now I gotta watch them

[@frisky_dart7273]

What’s crazy to realize, is that 2 of the 3 villains, including the main antagonist, aren’t even rapists in this “Rape Revenge” flick. The message is that bystanders who see something, but do nothing… or those who find out about something only to cover it up to avoid drama, are just as evil as the perpetrators.

[@cyber2cyke]

She's also evil by knowingly having an affair with a married man. All 4 are pieces of crap.

[@cyber2cyke]

@dragoncup It is just as evil, specially in married couples. It destroys the lives of the one who got cheated on and most importantly the children. Evil is evil.

[@cyber2cyke]

@dragoncup There is no such thing as lesser or greater evil. Evil is evil. I know someone whose husband ran away with another woman. She became alcoholic then murdered all their kids and committed suicide. Tell the kids that.

[@cyber2cyke]

@dragoncup Had the husband not cheated the family would not have ended that way. Getting raped and adultery are both evil. No lesser evil between the two.

[@nicholasoneal1521]

@@cyber2cyke There's no such thing as lesser and greater evil? Really? So a guy that litters is just as evil as Josef Mengele?

[@wellstiscool]

I haven't seen the film, but from what is shown in this video (especially the phoenix symbolism), it seems like Jen surviving that impossible fall is supposed to be metaphorical or almost supernatural. The movie presents a "what if" scenario, showing a situation where in real life the woman would end up dead (and the perpetrators would have gotten away with it) and asking "...but what if the universe said not today, today she gets back up?"

[@niepowaznyczlowiek]

I like this explanation

[@uncaged1180]

Great take! I love how you interpreted how it was supernatural almost

[@JulianHernandez-tn5gu]

Here late but amazing theory. Also the beer cans logo looks like phoenix to maybe show how it helps bring her back to life Edit: Oops he pointed it out 20 seconds later.

[@bobbyhextall9334]

liked

[@kareningram6093]

It kind of reminds me of The Crow, but instead of a supernatural entity giving her a second chance, she gives it to herself through sheer force of will.

[@jocelynlewis4195]

James going on a rant about the stereotypical "perfect victim" is just the best part of this video. I've been learning about the term recently, and yeah it is extremely infuriating as a woman to know I don't fit that category making it less likely for me to be believed or taken seriously.

[@owyemen9367]

Well look in the bright side at least you aren't a male victim

[@mikec5400]

all this clown does is goes on rants about his ideology and what he thinks is right but if you disagree you are a bad person. His words not mine

[@owyemen9367]

@@mikec5400 does the c stand for cunt?

[@fandomcringebucket]

@@mikec5400Mmmmmmmmm I think that's what _you_ took away from James' (rightfully pissed-off) rant, sweetheart

[@aestheticeditz2885]

@@mikec5400 why you so mad lmao? Hit dog holler

[@kinjapleb4228]

I love how we actually see a progression in the protagonists skills, her getting knocked down by recoil when firing for the first time makes it feel super real.

[@cerebrxll6064]

going from getting knocked down by recoil to having near deadeye in a matter of hours? not that realistic

[@wrought-ironheroEMIYA]

@@cerebrxll6064 he did say progression sir so....

[@asdasdqwet9893]

@@wrought-ironheroEMIYA progression in a day? Yeah bo

[@wrought-ironheroEMIYA]

@@asdasdqwet9893 didnt the whole conflict technically last 2 days?

[@TheMento98]

@@cerebrxll6064 Are you kidding? In the movie where a girl survives plummeting off a cliff just to get impaled by a tree, to the fact that every character in this film has enough blood in them to supply the Red Cross with enough blood to last a good decade, I think the ability to handle a firearm better over a few hours is the least of our realism problems.

[@h.haydon8044]

Let's all appreciate James' analysis/ monologue about how it doesn't matter if the person (doesn't matter about their gender) is promiscuous, innocent, or anything else. Rape is one of the worse things you can ever do to someone

[@JoshSmith-fv1tx]

It's so important, one of the reasons I love this channel

[@firetarrasque4667]

James doesn't fuck around, and he doesn't mince words. He isn't explicitly political much, but he's clearly got background knowledge that isn't coming to the forefront in these counts, and his moral compass is facing the right damn way.

[@DrWhom]

Also a surprisingly easy crime to get away with in the UK, where police and justice system are firmly behind the rapist, and quite often have him on the payroll.

[@ishathompson8439]

💯

[@cerebrxll6064]

wdym doesn't matter about their gender. He undermined male r victims the whole episode. Made it seem like only men can be r*pist, when statistically in the U.S men are the victims of this crime more than women. But this is a French film.

[@bloodybee3553]

I think her "death" in the movie, and the following phoenix symbolism, is is supposed to represent how rape (or sexual abuse in general) can effectively kill a person's entire character as they are, and force them to become someone else in order to overcome their trauma and move foward

[@XombieRawr]

That's a really good take! I also saw it as how experiences forces people to relive the trauma or "nightmare" repeatedly, effectively killing them over and over

[@joelc9439]

Definitely, rape and attempted murder will have serious impact on their life..

[@OneMinutePastFour]

The inclusion of the giant ants is pretty interesting imo as there's a real life story of a woman surviving a skydiving accident where her parachute didn't open, but survived by landing on a fire ants nest of which the bites kept her heart going and she ended up surviving it. Can't say for certain that it's a direct reference, but I think that's pretty damn cool.

[@konstance13]

I just want to thank you for mentioning this, because I had never heard of the case and I love crazy survival stories. Very interesting read.

[@attoboi9763]

@@konstance13 Yeah Im glad someone mentioned it before me, I just added it as well, she fell 15,000 feet, or 4400 meters, the ants kept her heart beating and her nervous system functioning, basically preserving her body as she was in a coma. This 20 or so foot fall would be easily survivable, as far as the infection from a piece of wood through you, idk

[@lolllama1504]

How do ants keep your heart beating?

[@jumjummy4614]

Look up the Jennifer Schuett case, similar thing happened but in this case she was 8 years old, had just been raped and had her throat slashed but woke up due to fire ants biting her. eventually she was found and 20 years later finally got justice for what happened

[@rebekahwolkiewicz449]

@@jumjummy4614 Oh, dude, don’t even. I heard about that in my crime class. It’s terrible that someone could just randomly pick a child to do that to at night. A group of kids found her the next morning on the fire ant hill and thought she was dead when they ran to get help.

[@tacoclaus8168]

I loved richard’s death message, “shot through the heart and he’s to blame”, great stuff

[@jctiwc0237]

He gives love a bad name.

[@drowsyisup]

Promised her heaven and put her through hell

[@thevincentbailey]

Because when passion is a prison you can’t break free

[@poison_raine5219]

He's a loaded gun

[@soulessslime433]

There's nowhere to run

[@clairepettie]

Not sure if you can watch the Kill Count version of the rape scene, but still want to watch the Kill Count? That's okay. It starts at 7:07, it's mostly off-screen in the clips they use, with no visible penetration, and predominantly from the waist up. It stops at 7:30, when James pauses to talk about the portrayal of women in the Rape-Revenge genre.

[@Ami-ut2us]

Commenting to get this boosted

[@ReiAnikaAyanami]

thank you.

[@jackiep594]

Thank you

[@katiesevin8346]

boosting! thank you for this

[@madisonpetty9321]

Thank you for the time-stamps! This is so helpful

[@Jennymayg13]

I haven’t watched this film, I’ve only ever seen clips and then this kill count. As a rape victim, I actually love how Jen (fun coincidence my name is Jenny) is portrayed in this. She is a strong badass who in an idealistic and stylistic world got the kind of revenge I dreamed of but never got. I love that she isn’t portrayed as this innocent girl, people who have sex and flirt a lot can be raped too. I actually really appreciated the background interviews from this kill count. Seems like a good film.

[@thomasvangompel7211]

I’m sorry you had gone through this. Rape is awful

[@sallywhite2009]

No, love, we're not victims, we're survivors. We survived the shit we went through and came out on top. You're so strong. ❤

[@EnvyVGrimm]

@@sallywhite2009 can you please explain the difference? I have heard that expression before but no ever explained it, and I really want to know.

[@goawayleavemealone2880]

She's a $hit person, she didn't deserve to get raped but she's also not particularly likeable and so it's hard to care about her revenge.

[@tommytaylor2335]

You're strong, god bless you ❤.

[@Don-iw1tq]

You know he's a villain if he wears shoes on the bed. Now that's one for the ages.

[@ariellakahan-harth8831]

I love the mini-mirror narrative with Richard and Jen in the end; everything sort of turns around to quasi-replicate his experience onto her. He's in a place where he thinks he's safe (his home), and then she shows up to upset that safety in a moment where he's quite vulnerable (i.e., naked). She chases after him as he did her earlier in the film, gives him a wound that sort of mimics hers (in the torso area), and succeeds where he didn't in killing him with a long, pointed object (the tree and the gun, which, it feels appropriate to note here, is a rather phallic weapon). It's really quite cathartic.

[@jennifersoules3876]

There's also the concept of penetration. She penetrates his body with her hand, much like a rapist does with his genitals.

[@only4strings331]

@@jennifersoules3876 Please remember that not only men are rapists. While they definitely make up a large majority, you can not dismiss all the men and women who have been raped by a female by saying "like a rapist does with *HIS* genitals"

[@Holocoasterr]

@@only4strings331 but this particular rapist that they're reffering to is a guy so..

[@brony6hiphopsicebergsandga169]

anyone know where to find the forever purge movie ima see that one

[@brony6hiphopsicebergsandga169]

is it available yet?

[@nicholaslindsey7087]

Even though her surviving that fall is kinda implausible, this is probably my favorite revenge film. The story and cinematography are magnificent

[@filmfangirls9163]

Same! This and the remake of Last House on the Left.

[@justanothersadkid9434]

I spit on your grave is cool too. Some have cool kills too.

[@filmfangirls9163]

@@hitcherhikerman my 2nd fave horror movie is the Remake of Last House and I also enjoyed Straw Dogs! Not sure if that one counts? But I found it in that category. I also watched that film Virgin Springs.

[@DemBigOlEyes]

Agreed. I loved the movie, but I always found the idea of her running around a stick impaled through her for hours on end to be, a bit immersion-breaking. Survivng the initial fall is one thing, but living for so long afterwards without addressing the wound is a little much.

[@blackstarlord1379]

You could say that again

[@HelloGoodbye2085]

I would really like to thank James and Chelsea for making dead meat such a safe space for female fans of the genre. As a lady horror fan I really appreciate the way you have handled this film and others with a sensible and compassionate attitude whilst still maintaining the fun of the channel and the film analysis chunks ❤️❤️💖💖

[@mikec5400]

Why do you need a safe space exactly? Who is trying to harm you?

[@HelloGoodbye2085]

@@mikec5400 women who, like myself have experienced sexual assault can find the horror genre to be triggering for ptsd, and can cause flashbacks, disassociation and depressive episodes. By treating the matter with care and sensitivity (which many male horror fans I have met have not) they allow space for the discussion and enjoyment of the film without potential damage to women for whom this matter is deeply distressing. I hope this explanation helps ❤️

[@user-ku5zc6nj3y]

@@mikec5400 I wanna add to what Caseratti said by mentioning that people don't always need a safe space because someone is actively trying to harm them. For example a woman may not be actively getting harmed by a dangerous man, but she might seek out spaces without dangerous men in them so she doesn't get hurt in the future. Does that make sense? people flock to spaces where they don't feel invalidated and belittled because at the end of the day no one wants to feel either of those things. When it comes to topics like sexual assault it can be really hard for women to just exist in spaces where there's dialogue because of the amount of victim blaming they experience regularly and systematically. Men and non binary folks too (it's not isolated to gender)

[@icycandiee6343]

Salute to them.

[@melissajackson79]

This is such a difficult topic to preset and you did so in a respectful and sensitive way without losing the quality and comedy of your other work. I am impressed and humbled. Thank you.

[@DeadMeat]

Thank you so much, that's incredibly kind of you to say and it means a lot.

[@melissajackson79]

@@DeadMeat credit where credit is due, i have watched other channels do something like what you do and in my opinion you ARE the best by far. I think your other fans would agree.

[@Quesoquantum]

@Dead Meat I also really, really am grateful for this take as well. Sexual Assault is one of my biggest fears as a woman, and I really respect your statement about the nature of the crime: unexcusable, reprehensible and saddeningly common. I hope one day we don't have to have an outright statement like this made because some don't see it as the truth. I hope you see the growth you deserve for this and your other feats.

[@joelc9439]

Melissa, you should watch That Chapter.

[@Broderick-yd5jv]

​@@DeadMeat I love your Kill Count videos

[@poteetang]

"He said he just a friend". With all his funny material doing kill count, James could make a "Scary Movie" reboot that could be just as good as the original one.

[@darkmelody4725]

So not very?

[@nocopytenda]

Huh?

[@D0CT0RS133P]

So you mean he could make an absolute trash movie that makes offensive jokes that aren’t even funny?

[@johnfran3218]

When things were at their very worst: 2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy. Scientists will say it was a global illusion. Beware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again. After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way. Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet - will seem to rise from the dead - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one. One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist. Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent. "Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out" "Many events, including ecological upheavals, wars, the schism in My Church on Earth, the dictatorships in each of your nations - bound as one, at its very core - will all take place at the same time." The Book of Truth.

[@poteetang]

@@darkmelody4725 the movie isn't for you to watch. It's for me so you don't have to put your mind through the torture.

[@TheJJZeeman]

Dude what a great point about the woman's own personality, sexuality, and past not mattering IN THE SLIGHTEST. "Her sexual choices should be in her control." Rape is always a crime, always a despicable act from the rapist. Kudos to the director for giving this example.

[@Shinigami41395]

I think they went too far by having her knowingly sleep with a married man, though. The whole "her sexual choices should be in her control" thing doesn't really work when her sexual choices are hurting an innocent victim. She still doesn't deserve to be raped, obviously, but I prefer to actually like the protaganist of a story. I can't really like someone that selfish and shallow.

[@someone0]

@@Shinigami41395 what you just said is exactly why I frickin hate this movie

[@plaguedoctorjamespainshe6009]

@@Shinigami41395 congratulations, that's the point of the movie, even if you do bad things and isn't perfect you don't deserve to be raped Because this kind of bullshit argument still present specially when the police kills an innocent

[@Shinigami41395]

@@plaguedoctorjamespainshe6009 Like I said, I don't believe that she deserved to be raped, but in a revenge story like this, being able to fully sympathize with the protagonist is very important for the story to work. I just can't bring myself to be emotionally invested in a character like her. I know some people don't have a problem with unlikeable protagonists. This is all just my opinion. I'm not a fan of rape revenge movies, so this movie was never going to be my cup of tea anyway.

[@TheJJZeeman]

@@Shinigami41395 We tend to justify bad things happening to people who aren't conventionally "likeable." I think that's the point of the movie. A lot of rape victims who party get part of the blame. A lot of hood teenagers who get shot by cops are thought to "have it coming." I just think the director made a bold choice in the storytelling and I hope it opens some eyes. "Not likeable" doesn't mean they should get part of the blame for a horrible thing that happens to them!

[@bowl-of-chicken-soup7107]

I love how this movie brings to light that you didn’t need to be a saint for This to happen. Sure, Jen is clearly a shitty person, but that doesn’t excuse what happened to her.

[@adwans1491]

But it excuses killing people?

[@kippsryan1]

@@adwans1491 She's killing people that are actively trying to kill her. So it is definitely excused.

[@ftlmead2584]

@@adwans1491 "bUt iT ExCuSeS kilLNg PeOpLe??? 😭😭😭"

[@fandomcringebucket]

@@adwans1491 Yes.

[@ladycobrana852]

@@adwans1491 Haven’t heard of self defense, I presume.

[@haileysalemi812]

I love the use of the colored glass, and I feel like Dmitri standing behind the yellow panel represents his cowardice from stopping his friend. Great kill count James!

[@echolocationn]

"If you can handle the premise, I really recommend revenge." - James A. Janisse 2021

[@unofficial_gamer6813]

It kinda sound like "You survive. If you want you can take revenge."

[@erainmartinez8175]

I'm Taller 6:42

[@AriesZero]

@@erainmartinez8175 who asked???

[@michaelperez5822]

@@erainmartinez8175 how tall are u

[@michaelperez5822]

@@erainmartinez8175 I'm 5'8 I'm average for an American🇺🇸 in Canada I would be considered really Tall because in Canada the Average height is 5'4 and other places it's shorter and some are taller with height

[@jobxus15]

Deadmeat team, it's your attention to the details, the extra care, and kind words you add that make you and whole team so great. Even when a subject is sensitive, you take some time to just pause, address it, and then back to business. It's little touches like that in my opinion show how much you love your work and care about your audience. You're the bees knees!

[@DrWatson4]

Couldn’t have put it better myself 👍👍

[@sjahbw]

Oaoalalal

[@dakotaredd1742]

Handling sensitive topics well is part of why I keep coming back

[@diminishedd]

I think it’s only James but the way he takes topics like räpe so carefully shows how much he cares about his community also why he gets so much attention that he deserved

[@maddy8328]

Exactly!! That's what I love about dead meat. They address sensitive topics and address them for what they are. In this case, James addressed what I wish many men would, that women do not deserve sexual assault for what she was wearing or doing. If she was wearing a bra and underwear in public, that is NOT a excuse to sexually hurt her. Men as well, say if a dude was wearing a Speedo, that is NOT a excuse to sexually hurt him, or a woman.

[@Midnight-Starfish]

I just realized that the painting in the background at 18:53 makes it look like Jen's hand is up against the glass like she's pressed up against it, and that Stan is on the other side of her with a far bigger presence and with a gun emphasizing and foreshadowing his power over her in later events. Got to give props to the director and cinematographer. I love it when movies foreshadow visually like this.

[@Quesoquantum]

Wow! Good eye and amazing perspective :)

[@yanasto]

I know you say it isn't realistic that Jen survives the fall, but don't forget about Mary Vincent. She was only 14 when she was picked up by a monster while hitchhiking. He violently raped her for an entire night, then the next morning he chopped off both of her arms with a hatchet and threw her off a cliff. She survived by shoving what remained of her arms into the dirt and mud to stop the bleeding, and then walked totally naked down a deserted California highway where she met one car with two young men in it who drove off without stopping for her, and she almost lost all hope when a honeymoon couple driving a truck who were lost on their trip stopped for her and took her to the hospital. She survived and is a victims' rights advocate and artist. Her attempted murderer, Lawrence Singleton, was only sentenced to 14 years in prison and got out after 8 years due to good behavior. despite having previous offenses and possession of child pornography before his attempted murder of Mary Vincent. Upon his release, he immediately went and violently murdered a young mother of three in her home. However, since he committed that murder in Florida instead of California, he got the death penalty and died of cancer in prison. The worst monsters are real.

[@k.o3064]

My take on Jen’s fall: After she’s impaled, she died, but by the power of… some powerful entity, she came back for (title card) REVENGE

[@quickman2663]

Yes, powerful entities. ANTS OF GOD!

[@AriesZero]

@@quickman2663 "I was bitten by a radioactive ant"

[@das-apfel]

Sounds like the plot of „savaged“

[@darrenbrown731]

I stand by my theory that it's an unofficial sequel to The Crow

[@alliekingsley7919]

The plot of the Halle Berry Catwoman movie, but... not badly written.

[@DesecratedTTV]

11:53 - "The man who turned a blind eye to her crime has now got a knife stickin out of that blind eye." You know, between situations like this where the summarization of the kills calls back to things like thematic presence (the whole him turning a blind eye then literally being blinded), and the obvious enthusiasm for the PROCESS of filmmaking - it is pretty obvious what sets Dead Meat apart from any other channel that does a similar thing. In the words of James A. Janisse himself... "That's nice."

[@davidblaze1460]

I love English, I’m taking an advanced English course… but as smart as I am, I have no idea what you just said

[@DesecratedTTV]

@@davidblaze1460 Oh sorry if I was unclear. I was just praising those behind the channel for their dedication to the material they cover, which is evident not only in the passion of their presentation, but in the fact that they take an extra step to explain imagery and thematic resonance (such as discussing the conversation surrounding gender norms, how the film explores these topics through things like the framing of the colored windows). I just find that to be neat. Most people watch a film and go "haha, it's fun because violent" which is all well and good, but when a film is clearly trying to tell a story it's refreshing to see someone engage with it in such an interesting way and call attention to details which is more than one would expect when first viewing a channel dedicated to counting kills. Hope this helped clear things up!

[@ashleypisarts]

@@DesecratedTTV Yeah! Those are really good points! That’s why I love this channels kill counts; they get into the depth of the movie and the purpose behind it while also counting kills and fangirling about the gore lol

[@mikaelste-marie1275]

I like when James goes a little more into film analysis. It's fun to understand how the movie shows his themes.

[@starbird3939]

Fun fact: Blue and Pink were associated as Boy/Girl colors in morder. Times (i believe the 40’s). Originally the colors were blue for girl, pink for boy. So having her go from pink to blue could mean reclaiming the color.

[@EverTheFractal]

The acting in this movie is phenomenal. They all melt into the roles and manage to sell distress and pain perfectly. I was actually holding my breath during that foot scene.

[@nerdgasam6838]

That was naaaaaaasty!

[@notelingwright4084]

This is basically just teaching me horror movies i never knew existed

[@sjahbw]

Lalalala

[@kalecardenas9645]

Same

[@lordpicklenips3407]

I spit on your grave and last house on the left are probably the most notorious/well known revenge films (at least in the US)

[@libertyprime619]

@@lordpicklenips3407 I love I spit on your grave, it has so many hidden themes it's not even funny.

[@jamelhaynes549]

Same my concern is why does this genre exist in movies knowing this real serious problem

[@EggPalette]

I love that this movie portrays the victim as someone who’s okay with her sexuality, in reality no victim is as innocent as the media or some men see them, but that doesn’t mean that people should assault them, no matter how “inviting” or how “pure” they might be

[@HipposAreDeadly]

The fact that it’s the hunted becoming the hunter… to a group of hunters. Beautiful

[@wisewolftony]

Similar to I Saw the Devil. Although that isn't really about hunted becoming the hunter. And instead is more about becoming a monster in order to fight a monster. Although you could consider it also being about a hunter becoming the hunted. As the antagonist is a serial killer of women. And the protagonist then hunts him for the entire rest of the film.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

One of the most violent movies I've seen, yet it has one of the most satisfying endings for sure. Revenge is a dish best served cold.

[@clewn4654]

Do we just have the same interested or are you just at every video

[@michaelperez5822]

Evil Dead 1981 is so Violent and Rambo and so much other movie's

[@Mr.Up_In_The_Trunk]

YOU ARE EVERYWHERE

[@someone-pz4dg]

You

[@Retseadog]

You should watch Bone Tomahawk, a western horror movie. So damn good. I Saw The Devil is also violent and amazing.

[@daffyphack]

I listen to a lot of true crime podcasts, and one of the things that always frustrates me is how often its said of the victim "They were always smiling", "they never had a bad word to say about anybody"....it makes me wonder how often crimes against people who aren't seemingly perfect get followed up on. I suffer from depression, and I can be moody and have a bad attitude, but if I get murdered tomorrow, I hope that people are still willing to seek justice for me even if I'm not the greatest person on paper.

[@AriesZero]

I feel that

[@allthebanter9316]

It’s more a “don’t speak Ill of the dead” thing, if you were murdered you’d be recounted in the same way

[@Rogue_Nine416]

look at it like this - a lot of those people are related to the victim and for them, it might be difficult to go and think back to their loved ones' lives so they focus on the positives and maybe ONLY the positives

[@redgreen2453]

You might like that show Search Party, it’s all about that

[@hannahaugustyniak11]

It’s definitely a “speak ill of the dead” thing. If any true crime podcast said “the victim was a real bitch” or anything negative about the victim they’d be burned at the stake.

[@jameskaeppel1073]

"When push comes to shove off a got damn cliff" might be my favorite line from this whole series

[@missmint889]

To everyone who’s been a victim of crimes like what Jen experienced, I am so sorry. Yeah I know, it’s not my fault, and I definitely don’t expect you to say “it’s okay” because it’s not. It’s not okay that this happened to you. And I genuinely hope that you’re able to find closure and healing.

[@deni_luv]

I havent been a victim but i just gotta say youre a damn good person

[@sallywhite2009]

Thank you, friend. ❤

[@hopepapernacky]

You. Are. Amazing.

[@mikec5400]

get over yourself

[@abby_0507]

Omg this made me tear up thank you so much

[@babystone42]

as a woman who has been assaulted and is confident in her sexuality, this film felt very liberating in a way. I would never actually harm them if given the chance because I've already dealt with it, but in Jen's mindset where she's just been assaulted and she has the ability and in court she can defend herself because dude literally pushed her off a cliff and the others actively tried to kill her. to see a woman taking vengeance on her rapists is awesome to see in this case. sorry if this is blunt or harsh, but I deeply enjoyed watching those assholes die 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ashleypisarts]

I’m so sorry that happened to you. That’s absolutely horrible. I’m glad that you’re confident in your sexuality and yourself now. 💕 I really enjoyed watching these assholes die too, you’re not alone. I wouldn’t ever wish death upon someone no matter what horrible thing they did, but.. it’s a movie lol

[@Sekkv]

@@notrichrd4412 I care

[@ryuuuhn2500]

@@notrichrd4412 bro what

[@babystone42]

@@ashleypisarts thank you so much ❤️❤️ I always say that I'm glad it happened to me and not to someone else. not to mention that I've dealt with it all in a (mostly) healthy way, so they don't have a hold on me 😊

[@babystone42]

@@Sekkv you're awesome 💘 it's easy to ignore hate comments with a good community like this one ☺️

[@nebbieblu]

"Eye for an Eye" is another good R Revenge movie. It's the mother of the victim getting the revenge instead of the father. Starring Sally Field from the movie "Sybil"

[@micravinxenos3047]

I remember that one!

[@MaxiLuca]

I remember watching that movie. So good. Sally’s acting is just… superb.

[@audreymacias3396]

I love that movie. It was so depressing yet powerful

[@user-ko9bn3fw2e]

There's a lot of metaphor going on in the broken glass trick on Stan; the glass non-consensually enters his foot and forms a vaginal looking wound which he then has to painfully penetrate to take the glass out. Jen basically forces him to treat his body the way he treated hers. Also if we view the car as a vaginal symbol, Jen attacks him after he takes his clothes off and uses a water bottle (phallic symbol) to fill the car with oil (like semen). She attacks him and he can no longer drive and be in control of the car. She then takes hold of the car, reclaiming vaginal sexual agency and destroying his phallic control of it.

[@AB-el1zz]

I think you're over-thinking things. Not everything is a metaphor

[@cerebrxll6064]

this may be a bit of a stretch not everything was a symbol

[@ambertasniem7245]

This is a really interesting analysis!

[@user-ko9bn3fw2e]

@@ambertasniem7245 thanks:)

[@schibleh531]

I think you're reading too much into that. Like, the foot thing, sure. I don't think it's intentional but I get where you're going with it. But the car was a bit too far fetched.

[@lordkaoz8294]

The director did really an amazing job, like seriously she gives me extreme Tarantino vibes, with all the blood and strong female characters, love it.

[@tylerwade3682]

I appreciate the amount of effort they put into this movie. Something that the 2019 Black Christmas failed miserably. Definitely helped that more time was put into this.

[@A-Problem-Child]

I fell asleep watching 2019 Black Christmas that’s how different and bad it was compared to the OG 😭

[@tylerwade3682]

@@A-Problem-Child the two don't compare. What Sophia Takal did was a heartless cashgrab that pushed a message rather than make a good story around it

[@maniaxlives1126]

Meaning in movies can easily done and brought to the viewers but when it is forced onto the viewer? It becomes lost to the viewer as being just preachy a bit, sort of demeaning the issue it sought to represent

[@roguexxrenegade]

The 2019 Black Christmas reboot was straight up sexist garbage.

[@Orlando-go1tb]

Nice pfp👀

[@kaliberkam0681]

I like how theirs a quick shift in stans strength, he has the strength to assault a woman yet is too weak to want to face her again

[@supremekingowl9350]

Probably felt remorse

[@jayyy8740]

it’s confusing too me cuz he starts as kinda a sad loser then turns into an abusive and violent person to rape her, then in the next scene he’s the first one to scold the main guy for pushing her off a cliff and the first one who suggests they show her mercy and bring her too the hospital. Then later he’s actively trying to kill her and trying to run her down with a truck like dam talk about mood swings.

[@udittlamba]

reminds me of panela anderson narrating her sexual assault and saying how the perpetrator just cried and cried after raping her.

[@IzzyAndAndy]

@@supremekingowl9350 they never feel remorse, it’s the fear of being confronted.

[@IzzyAndAndy]

@@jayyy8740 it’s fairly accurate to real rapists. They’re pathetic losers who crave power.

[@Scrofar]

I love that James can uphold the humorous yet informative nature of the show while still taking the subject very seriously, without once skipping a beat. That is mad respect.

[@stewthemoo1842]

20:40 “shot thru the heart and he’s to blame” James i love you

[@aizatkabakova2542]

Just FYI: the Russian film "Viy" (pronounced as "vey") is about witchery and devilry and is based on a novel written in 19 century. But I guess with that specific setting and cinematic capability of Soviet Unioin the 60s the film really is weird for you guys. Personally we were terrified to watch it as kids.

[@sjahbw]

Oaoallala

[@elizabethveldonstuff]

i was amazed by viy, it's so beautiful

[@elizabethveldonstuff]

also: i'm sorry you experenced that, i'm sorry anyone has to.

[@GremlinAbsolute]

I'm absolutely happy to be mentioned in the patron credits for this movie. Means a lot as a survivor of CSA Edit: coming back to this after two years and seeing the remnants of some comments made me realize that abbreviating Sexual Assault Against a Minor as SAAM probably wasn't the best idea. I switched up the term so that it makes a bit more sense. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and empathy for my experience.

[@TempusViator]

Hope you're doing well

[@weirdcarpetthing97]

:)

[@charliehancock2280]

saam?

[@SnuggieMaple]

Congrats 😊

[@McoocM]

Ok

[@lilyisacat29]

Thank you for your sensitivity and approach to the topic, James. You’re a really great person and your compassion is something I’ve always admired. Your introduction to the President’s Day Kill Count has always stuck with me - it wasn’t something you had to do, and most people probably wouldn’t have noted the connotations/impact at the time, but you did and went out of your way to make sure your viewers were warned. Thank you very much, James.

[@your-username-here2308]

"" to make sure your viewers were warned"" Imagine you get hurt from a Video.

[@noodlebakeellie8243]

@@your-username-here2308 r@pe is a really big trigger for survivors, some triggers can send people into panic attacks and flashbacks

[@kayvonnavi2294]

@@your-username-here2308 oh no how dare PTSD triggers exist! Lets just ignore neuroscience because Your-Username-here decided it doesnt exist

[@mikec5400]

@@kayvonnavi2294 ptsd exists in all sorts of packages. Lets remove all boats and water from videos because it triggers a small group of people. This is a YOU problem not an US problem.

[@zaksharman]

@@mikec5400 Sounds like victim blaming to me

[@alexmcfee7686]

The rape scene was incredibly difficult to watch but it made it so liberating to watch them all be murdered- and amazing commentary by James! Love the video

[@obientv4178]

One of the most painful kill counts I've ever seen. Topped only by Marv stepping on the nail in Home Alone.

[@aideen6474]

Finally watched Train to Busan last night because I felt bad about just watching the Kill Count and not the movie, and OH MY GOD I cried three separate times even though I knew what was going to happen. One of the most beautiful and impactful movies I've ever seen. Anyway, definitely listen to James and watch both the movie and the kill count (preferably in that order) because they both provide different things and should be used in conjunction with one another.

[@michaelperez5822]

Yeah It's depressing I watched it awhile back. Basically everybody dies from these World War Z Zombies but chinese version and I think the dad and daughter live and they eventually get the fuck out of kongcong from the infected even the Military helps but even they turned

[@michaelperez5822]

I want Hatchet Victory Crowley killcount eventually

[@brubaker4867]

@@michaelperez5822 it’s Korean not Chinese

[@darrenkernan3269]

It's so good and we gotta appreciate how how James pushes that a kill count isn't a substitute for watching a film

[@oliviaisnicole1835]

@@michaelperez5822 uh they were Korean … it’s a Korean movie 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Solararisa]

I like how Jen isn't a "perfect victim". Jen is clearly a shitty person, but that doesn't mean that if a victim isn't perfect, their experience is any less than someone who is (whatever a perfect victim is supposed to be by society's standard).

[@ftlmead2584]

it's a bit harsh to call her "shitty". The unfaithful spouse will always be way shittier than the side piece.

[@Quesoquantum]

@@ftlmead2584 yeah because it might include a few different factors, maybe Jen needs a place to stay or wants a launchpad for her careeer

[@KevinBonilla-lo8te]

@@ftlmead2584must’ve forgot the fact where she grinded up on the dude

[@avi8911]

Heya James, thanks for the warning about the rape revenge scenario of the film. I sometimes dream of my revenge, but films like this really help me keep those thoughts at bay, by seeing similiar ideas played out through film. Your commentary also helped me appreciate the film without being triggered. I’ve been a horror junkie for 30 years and even did work experience at the Coroners court at 15. That place is haunted! Anywhoo, thanks again for really bringing horror movies to life, through your research and experiences. From Victoria, Australia 💚💜💚

[@chaosstrolling1598]

Fuck YES!! I’m so glad you took a moment to point out that Jen’s promiscuity was absolutely intentional and important to show. That was one of the main reasons I loved this movie.

[@aziraphaleangel]

@Jax Teller The point seemed pretty clear to me.

[@alissa6]

@@aziraphaleangel Jax is dumbfounded, and I agree.

[@Maialeen]

@@alissa6 I've seen a few of his posts in this comment section. He seems to just be dumb, without the founded.

[@singactgiggle]

I’d just like to say how much I appreciate the Dead Meat team and James approaching this genre and film in the way they did. Discussing the genres history, it’s hits/misses, as well as discussing the themes and circumstances of the topic of rape/sexual assault in film and in real life. And as always, your comic relief was very much appreciated. Also, the “blind eye” comment: 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Kspice9000]

Except it was poorly researched. Else he would realize this is ripoff of I Spit on Your Grave.

[@levischorpioen]

@@Kspice9000 Not every rape-revenge film is a rip-off of ISOYG. This film’s biggest sin is not taking itself seriously enough, something ISOYG luckily did.

[@robby7499]

It's the thought that counts.

[@pusheenqueen519]

@@Kspice9000 He literally referenced I Spit on Your Grave and how Revenge follows the same basic beats of most rape/revenge movies. It's a subgenre on it's own. The whole tone, style, setting, and plot of the movies are different. Even the actually shooting of the assault scenes are complete polar opposites. You probably haven't even seen either movies🙄

[@leandroteixeira33]

@@Kspice9000 This is not a ripoff. They are both rape revenge films and there is just so much variation you can have in a "women get raped; rapists get killed" story. I Spit on Your Grave on it's own can be considered a Last House on the Left ripoff (just compare the characters of Junior and Matthews). Revenge varies much more within the same plotline, from the previous relationships with the abusers to the morals of the film (it's arguable that Matthews is portrayed on an almost sympathetic way even though he is a rapist nonetheless. Here, Dimitri was killed as mercilessly as the others for turning a blind eye to the event).

[@mysticfire5850]

I respect that James is always willing to give movies a try even when he`s not a fan of that particular genre I also very deeply appreciate his approach and respectfulness with things other ppl may find upsetting

[@sharyageorge]

I was very skeptical about this kill count but I’m glad that I watched it. I was sexually assaulted when I was 18 and when I went to the police and they found out who he was, they did everything to try and discredit me and what happened. They even told me straight to my face, “That boy has a lot to lose in this situation. You need to really take that into consideration before trying to make a report.” Seeing this was therapeutic in a way and seeing the stories of other sexual assault survivors on this post made me feel less alone. Thanks for doing this James.

[@lovettuduebor1902]

Have they talked about this film on Chelsea’s Dead Meat Podcast yet? I would really love to hear her thoughts on this film.

[@rileymorrill3171]

no they haven’t yet, i’m assuming if they do it would be out this tuesday.? :)

[@wesjall]

@@rileymorrill3171 this weeks episode is gonna be on White Noise, but i agree, id love to hear her thoughts, even if just in another "lighting round movie review" episode

[@rhiley5097]

they might do a rape revenge episode eventually

[@aliencafe]

@@rhiley5097 I was coming here to say how much I'd enjoy an episode on that, even if it was just flat out woman-led revenge movies if they decide talking about SA for that long would be too upsetting

[@ronburgundy244]

Chelsea said she hasn't seen this movie yet on the Dead Meat subreddit.

[@handev2604]

Fun fact (since James has covered the movies): there is an “I Know What You Did Last Summer” TV series coming to Amazon Prime on the 15th October this year. Just thought you’d all be interested.

[@mccom0122]

Bro im intersted

[@batotsai]

I have a role in the show hope y’all see me

[@jacksonscott690]

It’s gonna be bad but I’ll probably check out the first episode anyway

[@handev2604]

What makes you think it’ll be bad, Jason Park?

[@manwithnoname3024]

@@handev2604 it’s I know what you did last summer…

[@loki1456]

James, thank you for your message about Jen not needing to be a perfect victim. You are amazing as always.

[@Quesoquantum]

Yes. She doesn't need to be cowering and covering herself in fear to avoid the possibility of another assault, but flaunts herself not only in bravery but in pride that she survived despite the odds and is going to deliver the justice she desires.

[@KevinBonilla-lo8te]

@@Quesoquantumsound like bs

[@pinche.f3rnando]

dude than one thing you said "biz would be turning in his grave right now" hurt because i didn't even know he passed away may he rest in peace

[@Mistress0fMonsters]

I usually have a tough time with any SA genres like this one but the way you covered it made it much easier to get through- props to the movie's team it seems really well done even if it's not my cup of tea and I'd never be comfortable watching it personally.

[@lazarus1540]

Agreed James treads the topics very carefully and I respect it, even if my skin would crawl and blood boil watching the movie.

[@_owj4mes_797]

“Shot through the heart and he’s to blame” I love this so much well done James

[@eloyanzualda4292]

Even though Jen isn’t a perfect person, it’s great that she doesn’t become a stagnant caricature that works to defend her lifestyle before she is assaulted. And the way that she uses her intelligence in order to completely morph into a whole new person is astounding and awesome.

[@bootyman20]

Richard: ingored the crime, turning a blind eye: got stabbed in the eye Stan: blamed her: …shot in the chest i guess? Other guy: assaulted her: ate shit and then ate more shit and then ate lead and then ate dirt

[@roseabee7503]

Getting blamed by a someone you love (or in her case had some level of attraction to since she was there for their affair in the first place), feels like a literal punch to the gut and stab in the heart; that's how I see his death as all three had methaphores as cause of death or leading up to their demise, for how they wronged her.

[@fandomcringebucket]

@RoseaBee 🎶 shot through the heart, and you're too blame🎵

[@luisgomez8635]

Yo that close up of james' lips through the binoculars when we got to the numbers had me ROLLIN.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NitPickz]

If ya'll like Rob, then I highly recommend listening to his score for the Maniac remake. It's beautiful and unnerving at the same time. Also, in terms of these rape revenge flicks, the only one I'd consider competent (aside from this) is the Last House on the Left remake from 2009. Namely because it takes itself seriously whereas the original is not a tonally consistent or even remotely competent film. I would also say that the parents (played by Tony Goldwyn and Monica Potter) are possibly the best I've seen in a horror movie. They don't outright jump into revenge and instead take more precaution with the situation. I can't explain much else here, so give it a watch if you want.

[@annalucy89]

I definitely agree. I actually re-watched that movie this year 'cause it had been years since I saw it and it still holds up. Very disturbing!

[@SFNDMK]

Definitely better than the remake. That theme in the end credits though>>>

[@seanc41556]

Yeah it's both great and horrible for obvious reasons... Aaron Paul is in it too for Breaking Bad fans

[@daffyphack]

I don't like rape revenge much myself, but Miss 45 is genuinely pretty compelling.

[@befofary8716]

For happy death day 2u is a good movie but I have neffex tou yeah also use the movie to watch it when I won't to watch it so I agree that

[@HappyBirddi]

One of my favorite aspects is that the movie doesn't cover up Jen as the movie goes on and keeps showing her body as is like it's saying that, no matter what you've been through or the pain and trauma you've experienced, your body is still yours and no one can take that away from you or ever make you worthless. Also major props to James' in his analysis about how, no matter who the person is and how they choose to present their sexuality, that is their choice and no one has the right to take that away. I've always been super squeamish with exploitation films or films with heavy gore, but oh my god I love this movie so much. It's so refreshing to have this kind of subject covered by such a talented female director and I adore Jen as a protagonist becoming the hunter against all odds.

[@ravensnest9486]

If you like this movie but want a little less gore and a little more psychological point, I recommend promising young woman! It’s a super good movie about a girl who’s friend took her own life after she was assaulted at a party and never got justice and her friend goes around, not killing men, but just pretending she’s drunk the confronting them and making them face what they did when they try something. It’s suuuuper good and the actors are all amazing :)

[@AreUohKae]

I Spit on Your Grave is one of the best rape revenge movies i’ve ever seen. it’s gory, but to the point and the victim is the one actually getting her revenge on the men that attacked her

[@CakeoftheMews]

This is the main reason why I love Kill Count and Dead Meat as a whole. Not only is it a bunch of jokes and counting kills, but a bit of film analysis, commentary, and fun facts about production.

[@VRanger100]

Never expected James to cover this type of film on the Kill Count with *Spoiler* so few kills. But I do like the film and think more publicity for it is great nonetheless. Plus the it must be nice to not spend hours counting background bodies.

[@alexisbidule5555]

He already covered movie with just 2 kills.

[@pusheenqueen519]

It's pretty expected he's counted movies with less kills and none at all.

[@romangunter621]

@@alexisbidule5555 makes me wonder if he'll ever do Kill Counts for horror movies where only one person dies.

[@elizabethescalante7866]

I have a question.

[@adamcheek7379]

Seriously one of the more underrated movies I've seen in the past few years. I checked it out in like 2018 and absolutely loved it - for as many as I watch, this thing (and Matilda Lutz's performance) REALLY stuck with me. I'm gonna have to rewatch it next month for sure. It never really felt like a horror movie to me tbh, but I'm curious to see if it does on rewatch (the glass shard in the foot scene is also one of the few things in recent memory that's made me physically cringe. Just that, the stomp scene in Brawl in Cell Block 99 and a few others)

[@lydiakollins6590]

One of the best kill counts I’ve seen to date, I love how it’s a really buffed out film analysis (with some kills sprinkled in)

[@CandyCain666]

(Warning; sort of personal but this movie makes me feel validated so sh) This movie is personal to me, I am a man, but I have experienced that sort of pain. And it felt so satisfying to see those disgusting slimy bastards die. I wasn't validated nor given revenge or justice since the man that did it got away with it, this movie is a breath of fresh air even tho its a woman's story. She deserved that win no matter who she is.

[@deni_luv]

So sorry for you man, youre doing great

[@tazdivil6527]

I dunno if I should ask this but how excatly have you felt that pain?

[@CandyCain666]

@@tazdivil6527 tw: This movie has a STRONG woman who had been subjected to s3xu4l assault/r4p3, as well as the one she wanted to lean on for this issue not validating her or even doing anything about it. I have went through that pain before, I never got 'Revenge' in any possible way, but her struggles in this movie is what I was trying to say I relate to, that pain is something I've went through, just like her.

[@tazdivil6527]

@@CandyCain666 oh ok

[@hopepapernacky]

I’m sorry I don’t have anything meaningful to say, but your comment is really good and you’re awesome

[@theafrofluff]

The only movies I have seen in this type of genre was "I spit on your Grave" the OG, the remake and the sequel. Like...7 years ago? It's...like the kills are very well done, especially the remake, they are over the top but the rape in every movie is so uncomfortable. Every single one of them the rape is such a long procedure, you want it to be over quickly but it keeps going. I believe it was 30 minutes, from an 1 hour 50 minute movie in the remake. The sequel of the remake also adds kidnapping and multiple days of rape...I can fully relate when James says "Not the type of thing I normally want to watch" cause I pretty much stayed away from it after those movies.

[@Schnipps]

God that movie made me sick, but I felt so satisfied watching her get the revenge in that movie, the remake I think it was.

[@theafrofluff]

@@Schnipps Yeah, I agree but man it...it's just a lot right? I mean I can't be the only one who was like "please...stop, it's been 20 minutes"

[@simplygarbage9951]

It's definitely gratuitous in my opinion. I really liked the way that this film seems to have it mostly ofscreen and relatively short. Big props

[@miu__m]

there's a reason why rape revenge films also fall under the exploitation genre, not just for the brutal acts of violence that ensue but because of rape scenes itself, which some people (horrifyingly) want to see

[@roseabee7503]

The thing is about the rape scenes is to put you in the victim's perspective. It's not suppose to be comfortable, it's not suppose to be quick. The rape itself can feel like it takes hours and gets diaorentating especially if you're passed out or knocked out. At that point you're questioning if it's been days or even longer. You can sympathise with a victim, but when the scene is drug out, really thrown into the depths of "how much longer is this going to go on", can one seriously emapthise with someone who has been in that situation.

[@yungbisk6827]

I love when Dead Meat covers a new type of genre on the Kill Count, and I adore how much care James took with the topic and themes of this movie.

[@hutaostan6581]

I LOVE how shes not some "innocent virgin house wife" but instead a realistic young woman with some spice in her life!!

[@exaggeratedswagger7485]

The spice in question is being a side piece

[@tom7275]

I overall love this movie, the acting is amazing and you can feel the emotion, Kevin, Matilda and Vincent all do an amazing job with their roles

[@morgue.dweller]

many rape-revenge films fall under the exploitation film category, "I Spit on your Grave" and "Last House on the Left" being key examples. they can be really uncomfortable to watch for victims of sexual violence, but other victims (such as myself) find them very empowering. especially when its the victim avenging herself, rather than someone doing it for her. I can totally understand why some people wouldn't like this type of film, though. I enjoy extreme cinema but sometimes its very uncomfortable.

[@meen0ru]

Came here to talk about “I Spit on your Grave.”

[@simone41796]

Yeah I was looking for this comment, I’m surprised James hasn’t seen it or didn’t mention it.

[@mariaquiet6211]

The "catalyst" scene looks actually triggering. I suppose some of these films are written and shot to draw people into the experience, especially if they've never been there.

[@MonkeyDBatman]

Not invalidating anything but out of curiosity is there any male rape revenge movies? Just wondering.

[@wildhearts242]

@@MonkeyDBatman Not that I can think of but there should be since men deal with high rates of abuse from other men. Especially in prisons or as children

[@NICK33188]

Definitely liked this film, violent, stylish and very well made. So glad that Dead Meat made a Kill Count video for this one finally and I was gonna request for it a while back

[@lickthismiff]

One of the things I really appreciate in this film is how the sexual assault isn't really shown. It's really common in the rape revenge genre for the assault to be shown in graphic detail. In I Spit On Your Grave, it's over half an hour long! A full third of the movie is a woman being degraded, abused, naked and bleeding and suffering, and it's all shot in well lit, well focused, even pornographic detail. There seems to be an underlying idea that the audience won't empathise with a woman unless they actually see her being broken, and it's treated as something almost erotic. In this one, it's much more a case of, "you know what happened, look how upset she is, trust us, it was awful." The film demands you empathise with Jen just because you should. It's a really refreshing difference.

[@petermccaffrey5898]

In the scene where she sees the two guys in the window that’s pink could be a metaphor for looking at someone through rose colored glasses. I’m probably just reaching tho

[@Yeovelyn]

Could be tho, cuz why else they put a pink glass

[@roseabee7503]

@@Yeovelyn because the pink glass was suppose to represent her as the gender stereotype: femimine, ditzy, incapable, ETC, versus how the movie ended with her being framed with the blue glass. James literally mentions this metaphor.

[@De13373r]

This was the first film of this genre I’ve ever seen that wasn’t absolutely disgusting.

[@fireentertainment5]

I know

[@britishempire5348]

How was this 10 hours ago??

[@georgebulmer5238]

@@britishempire5348 video is probably unlisted for a bit before the vid is out and is accessible to patreon donators

[@Indiana1337]

@@britishempire5348 People that pay money get video early.

[@brunothealienfrommars3196]

@@britishempire5348 People who are Members of the channel or Patrons have early access on Dead Meat videos (I think, sorry if I gave the wrong info)

[@lauren3823]

I love the analysis, you did a great job of covering this movie and all its complexities, thank you James! I know it means a lot to me, and I am sure the other women who watch you feel the same. I am so for you focusing on symbolism more in your kill counts if you want to, it's always super interesting. Also, thank you, as someone who is about to enter the film industry it gives me hope and comfort knowing there are guys like you; advocating for women and criticising the men in the industry (like in the Friday kill counts, you are never afraid to call it how it is).

[@machinegutz]

this movie, this video, the way james n the editors, writers, etc. handles this, everything about this is absolutely flawless.

[@allimckoy6815]

As weird as it sounds, watching movies like this helped me cope and process SA trauma I went through and it made me feel less like a pathetic victim and more like I could if I could survive it I was more powerful than I realized.

[@TarynM716]

You’re a badass and powerful. Have a wonderful day.

[@jessicamadden1405]

Yes.💞

[@EnclosedPoolArea]

lol delusional

[@Mistress0fMonsters]

Hope you're doing well! Stay safe and strong.

[@jessicamadden1405]

@@EnclosedPoolArea ew

[@MagmaMonika]

I’m not really a fan of this sorta sub genre in horror movies, but as a survivor of SA this movie hit home in a good way as it was so fucking satisfying to see Jen get her, well revenge on her abusers. You probably won’t see it but if you do, thank you for covering this movie, James

[@watermelgurlie10yearsago51]

@@Chris-rg6nm why are you everywhere?

[@poruporu4328]

@@flashpointbatman1965 Se***** Assault

[@MagmaMonika]

@@Chris-rg6nm read the plot synopsis n I’ll probably check it out, thanks for the rec !

[@thedesensitizedsympathizer5307]

I wish prostitutes were legal and that there was a magic pill that takes the hormones out of a man so they don't have to rape women.

[@el5001]

@@thedesensitizedsympathizer5307 hormones have nothing to do with rape. Otherwise every man would be raping anyone they see. Its about very sick people and a sick way of wanting power over others

[@wonderfulday77]

I absolutely loved this movie. I find that shudder is my go to when I watch most movies. My fav Christmas movie, A Christmas Horror Story, is on there. I rewatched Deathgasm the other day and that’s another really good one. Then there’s Southbound, Terrified (freaked me out so much), Color Out of Space, and a lil gem called Frakenhooker.

[@frogsarecool7069]

I really like that all their deaths suit them and are symbolic as well as leading up to the kills. Dimitri gets stabbed in the eyes and drowns like how he turned a blind eye to her assualt and tried drowning it out. Stan steps on glass which slows him down enough for Jen to get preped and kill him like how he used the glass against her long enough for him to kill the person she used to be. And lastly Richard, who ignored what happened and blamed her for it, his death was saved for last cause ultimately its ppl like him who are the reason bad shit keeps happening; they ignore it, blame the victim, try and cover up the situation(like him with the plastic wrap), downplay what happened, ect. Its ppl like him in society who let this keep happening and instead of doing anything to fix it just shrug it off, change starts with awareness and thats exactly what ppl like Richard don't want cause they don't like it. Though like awareness the more aware and educated ppl are about sexual assault the more likely taking ppl like Richard down is(like one blow to finish him off) but that change and awareness doesn't come easy with multiple attempts needing to be done and with it taking a long time. Richard may not have been a rapist but he sums up why sexual assault and harassment are still an issue in the world cause ppl victim blame surviors and downplay the very real and traumatic experience of sexual assault simply because they just don't wanna deal with the problem. In order for change to happen we need to speak up weither you're a survivor or not. Awareness and education are key for change to happen so please be a part of the solution and not the problem. This is coming from a survivor :)

[@shanecook-laliberte8154]

I totally forgot there was a Sunday kill count today! What a beautiful surprise. Long live James A. Janisse!!

[@klinksss]

In my case I just totally forgot it was Sunday 🥴🥴🥴

[@grantmoore8228]

I love how the "On The Next Kill Count" segments have become just as fun and entertaining as the actual videos themselves 🤣

[@axelnilsson5124]

Went all Broadway

[@madisonpetty9321]

Revenge is the first movie I ever saw with a Shudder subscription - one I only got because of your videos. To watch you cover it now, it such an amazing, funny, and respectful way, is the perfect full-circle moment. Thank you for a great Kill Count and I'm excited for many more to come!

[@marklynn5899]

Jennifer by Matilda Lutz, 15:33 mentioned in *_Rings_*_ (2017)_ if James covers it Kill Count, has Aimee Teegarden - Jenny Randall in *_Scream 4_* and Johnny Galecki - Max in *_I Know What You Did Last Summer_* and the well-known Leonard Hofstadter

[@jimmyb5025]

The email address for requests is in the pinned comment.

[@marklynn5899]

@@jimmyb5025 I've seen it, sent many requests yet no telling if they've been received and will and when acted on, and how current ones are chosen (like "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe technique)

[@zakwojnar4714]

I remember going to my local Alamo Drafthouse at midnight to see the Gabrielle Union movie, Breaking In. Unfortunately, it was sold out. But I had Movie Pass (2018 was a magical year), so I took a chance on Revenge based on the title alone. I had no idea what it was, and didn’t even see a poster. Needless to say, I was blown away and this immediately became an all-time favorite!

[@razzyrazberries]

It was a hard movie to watch based on the content, but it was well directed. It didn't feel like the movie was sensualizing what happened, or focusing on the act on screen. It was tastefully done off screen, and we weren't forced to see it play out in full. I think it was a really solid revenge movie. Thanks for covering it.

[@imaniware4523]

“I spit on your grave”is by far the best for this genre. In my little opinion.

[@ceasemortal4318]

I feel it’s one of the better ones but the rape is far too long

[@shuk0rina444]

the symbolism in this movie is just wonderful. seriously it’s so well put together

[@jockeyfield1954]

*one of the characters is named dimitri* niko bellic: now this looks like a job to me!

[@softtonic1497]

"When push comes to shove off a god damn cliff, it takes some grade A killing to survive." - I cackled. Amazing writing lol

[@kareningram6093]

Great job covering this. There's a million ways you could have done it wrong, but you really did the story and the meaning justice. Thank you.

[@tangledheadphonecord4285]

19:55 wow that design is awesome! they should put it in a children's hospital :)

[@ReiAnikaAyanami]

red actually has more positive connotations than negative!

[@tangledheadphonecord4285]

@@ReiAnikaAyanami so true!

[@renamedanglerfishwholivesi3424]

Basic colour theory!