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Key Facts
Type
Publication
Sector
Not specified
Industry
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Status
Draft
Country
United States
Also Known As
The Sisterhood (novel basis)
Tags
rape and revengevigilante filmsexual assaultfeminist thriller1980s cinema
Overall Confidence
95%
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Publication Type
film
Publisher
New World Pictures
Published Date
5/1/1986
Authors
Janet Greek (director)Fran Lewis Ebeling (writer)Paul Mason (writer)Casey Bishop (novel)Betty Black (novel)
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About
The Ladies Club is a 1986 American rape and revenge film directed by Janet Greek, starring Karen Austin, Diana Scarwid, Christine Belford, and Bruce Davison. The screenplay by Fran Lewis Ebeling and Paul Mason is based on the novel The Sisterhood by Casey Bishop and Betty Black. The plot follows a Los Angeles policewoman who, after being raped, unites with other victims to form a vigilante group that hunts down rapists. The film explores themes of sexual assault, female empowerment, and vigilantism, fitting into the rape-and-revenge genre, though it received mixed reviews for its handling of sensitive topics and is noted for its B-movie style.
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Allen Estrin
authored
Allen Estrin co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of 'The Ladies Club' with his brother Mark Estrin, marking an early collaborative project that showcased their entry into Hollywood screenwriting and addressed social issues like women's safety. He also co-authored the original novel 'The Ladies Club' with Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, reflecting his work in blending Jewish themes with storytelling.
Since 1986