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Diary of a Rapist

1995·Movie
1h 45min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Scare7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Coming of Age4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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This Italian film takes a chilling, nonexploitative look into the mind of a nice young man who compulsively rapes beautiful women. The rapes are graphically presented and may be disturbing to some viewers. Outwardly Luca seems to be a normal, quiet 20-year old. His mother is frequently gone. Trouble begins when Luca becomes obsessed with Valeria, the beauty who works in the next building. He begins spying on her, and then secretly filming her with his camcorder. He tries to get to know her, but she ignores him. Unable to stand her constant refusal, the frustrated young man accosts her on dark street and rapes her. The first rape was almost accidental; he encountered her on the street and he hurt her. Unfortunately, he liked the violence and begins raping every attractive woman he sees. He is particularly violent with Lorena, a jewelry saleswoman whom he beats up in a park before violating her.
Italian CinemaRapePsychological ThrillerCrimeMoral AmbiguityDisturbingBleakCharacter Study

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Is Diary of a Rapist worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Diary of a Rapist rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Diary of a Rapist?

1 h 45 min

Diary of a Rapist runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Diary of a Rapist based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Diary of a Rapist in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.