Thriller,Crime,Horror,Drama
United States of America
Ms .45, also known as Angel of Vengeance, is a gritty revenge thriller from the writer and director Abel Ferrara. The film follows Thana, a seamstress who is raped in her own apartment by a masked assailant. She manages to fend him off with an iron, but he comes back later that day to attack her again.
In a state of shock and trauma, Thana takes the attacker's gun and begins a vigilante mission against men. She dresses in a sexy black dress and red lipstick, wielding the gun as she wanders the streets of New York at night. She blows away any man who approaches her, including a pimp, a drug dealer, and a would-be rapist.
As Thana's killing spree continues, she becomes more and more isolated from society. She even kills a man who is not trying to harm her but merely offering her a ride home. Thana's actions also attract the attention of the police and the media.
As the film progresses, Thana's mental state deteriorates further. She starts to have hallucinations of her rapist, and her need for revenge becomes all-consuming. The film culminates in a bloody and violent confrontation between Thana and her rapist.
Ms .45 is a disturbing and graphic film, with a strong feminist message. It explores the trauma of rape and the psychological effects it can have on a person. Ferrara's direction is intense and raw, creating a bleak and seedy New York City as a backdrop for Thana's revenge. The film's lead actress, Zoë Lund, gives a powerful and haunting performance as Thana.
