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Lethal Woman

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
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Lethal Woman (1988)
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A promising young army cadet is raped by her commanding officer, She gets her revenge by luring him and the men who acquitted him to a remote island.A promising young army cadet is raped by her commanding officer, She gets her revenge by luring him and the men who acquitted him to a remote island.A promising young army cadet is raped by her commanding officer, She gets her revenge by luring him and the men who acquitted him to a remote island.
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
168
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  • Director
    • Christian Marnham
  • Writers
    • Michael Olson
    • Gabe Ellis
  • Stars
    • Merete Van Kamp
    • Robert Lipton
    • Shannon Tweed
Top credits
  • Director
    • Christian Marnham
  • Writers
    • Michael Olson
    • Gabe Ellis
  • Stars
    • Merete Van Kamp
    • Robert Lipton
    • Shannon Tweed
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    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Lethal Woman (1988)
    Lethal Woman (1988)
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    Lethal Woman (1988)

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    Merete Van Kamp
    Merete Van Kamp
    • Lt. Christine Newhouse (Diana)as Lt. Christine Newhouse (Diana)
    Robert Lipton
    Robert Lipton
    • Major Derek Johnsonas Major Derek Johnson
    Shannon Tweed
    Shannon Tweed
    • Ex-Pilot Tory MacAllistairas Ex-Pilot Tory MacAllistair
    James Luisi
    James Luisi
    • Colonel Jerry Maximas Colonel Jerry Maxim
    Deep Roy
    Deep Roy
    • Grizabella the Dwarf at Dinneras Grizabella the Dwarf at Dinner
    Prudence Solomon
    • Caroline the Hostess #1as Caroline the Hostess #1
    Nita
    • Karen the Hostess #2as Karen the Hostess #2
    Linda Warren
    • Jane the Karate Expertas Jane the Karate Expert
    Philippa Vernon
    • Mielei the Minnie Swimmeras Mielei the Minnie Swimmer
    • (as Phillipa Vernon)
    Adrienne Pearce
    • Trudy the Henchwoman #2as Trudy the Henchwoman #2
    Deon Stewardson
    Deon Stewardson
    • John Sales the Fiancéas John Sales the Fiancé
    Kryska Witkowska
    • Vikki the Jeep Driveras Vikki the Jeep Driver
    • (as Krysta Witkowska)
    Larry Taylor
    Larry Taylor
    • General Grantas General Grant
    Graham Clarke
    Graham Clarke
    • Major Burlingtonas Major Burlington
    • (as Graeme Clarke)
    Yule Simone
    • Major Roberts the Karate Coachas Major Roberts the Karate Coach
    • (as Yule Simmone)
    Len Sparrowhawk
    • Armstrongas Armstrong
    Milu Chiloquette
    • Miluas Milu
    Shirley Jane Harris
    • Sheri the Topless Swimmeras Sheri the Topless Swimmer
    • Director
      • Christian Marnham
    • Writers
      • Michael Olson
      • Gabe Ellis
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    Storyline

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    Raped and humiliated by her commander, commando Christine asserts her rights before a military court, which, however, acquits the rapist. So she decides to do justice on her own. She buys an island in the Pacific Ocean and, in turn, attracts court members, trial witnesses and the accused to perform sophisticated executions on it.
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    • woman murders a man
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    • murder
    • rape and revenge
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    • Trivia
      "The Most Dangerous Game" short story by Richard Connell, is referenced implicitly, when Derek Johnson tells Diana that her project reminds him of a story he read, and he sums it up thus: a game hunter finds himself alone on an isolated island, starts attracting ships to the island, and hunts the human survivors of the shipwrecks. Like Diana, that man would give the captives a knife and a head start, then he would follow them in the jungle to hunt and kill them. If the captives eluded him, he would let them go, but no one had eluded him so far...
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      Referenced in Best of the Worst: Our VHS Collection (2019)

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    4/10
    Lethal Woman: Interesting twist on the classic at least
    Lethal Woman is an adaptation of The Most Dangerous Game (1932), but oh boy is it a loose one.

    It tells the story of a soldier who is raped by her commanding officer. When he is found innocent in a court of law and betrayed by the man she loves she finds herself going down a very dark route in the name of redemption.

    The classic tale of hunting people is present but takes a bit of a backseat and ultimately the more you think about the concept the more absurd it gets. Seriously, watch the movie and then think about the way the "Encounters" play out. It's ridiculous.

    Starring erotic thriller veteran Shannon Tweed she almost makes it through the film without exposing herself, almost.

    It's a passable enough attempt but as an adaptation of a superior film it falls somewhat flat. It struggles to find its identity, it's not action packed, it's not dramatic and for those wondering since it's a Tweed movie it's not even sexy.

    Not the worst adaptation, but certainly a shameless one.

    The Good:

    Interesting twist

    The Bad:

    Rather flat

    A bit silly
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    • Platypuschow
    • May 23, 2019

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    • Release date
      • 1988 (South Africa)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Africa
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Most Dangerous Woman Alive
    • Filming locations
      • South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Pure Gold Productions
      • Unital
      • United Talents
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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