An academic look at the film from UW Tacoma regarding its role in rape culture. A 2020 review of the film from the Wall Street Journal.
We eventually learn the source of her trauma: years earlier, Cassie was a promising medical student, but her best friend, Nina, was raped at a party by a fellow student, Al Monroe. When Cassie and Nina reported the assault, they were failed at every turn—by their classmates, by the university administration, and by the legal system. The trauma destroyed Nina, who later died by suicide, and Cassie’s promising future along with her. Promising Young Woman
What aspect of the film did you find most powerful—the performances, the message, or the aesthetic? I'd love to know your thoughts on its controversial ending. The Woman's Horror Film | Cinephile - UBC Library An academic look at the film from UW