Rape is never an easy topic to address in film, as people usually find it extremely difficult to even discuss. Which is why the 1974 film Rape Squad became so hard to find for many years. The title alone clearly shows how people would have been uncomfortable with the film.

Well, it’s finally getting its due in the form of a new Australian DVD under the more consumer-friendly title Act of Vengeance that will include a ton of special features. There’ll even be a limited edition VHS-DVD combo pack, limited to 100 copies. VHS contains bonus trailer reel of titles from the Palace Explosive Video label including The Beyond, Cannibal Apocalypse, I Spit on Your Grave, The Killing of America, Shivers, Toxic Zombies, Mayhem, Savage Man Savage Beast, This Violent World, and more. NOTE: VHS IS PAL ONLY!

The DVD edition includes an exclusive 30-minute interview with cast member Jennifer Lee-Pryor, audio commentary by Alexandra Heller-Nichols (author of Rape-Revenge: A Case Study) and Zak Hepburn (Astor Theatre, Palace Films), theatrical and home video trailers, plus an extensive booklet featuring liner notes by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Dean Brandum, Robin Bougie, and Leon O’Regan, home video and theatrical art, drive-in ads, press kits, ad mats, production stills, and more!

From director Bob Kelljan (Count Yorga The Vampire, Scream Blacula Scream) and producer Buzz Feishtans (Total Recall, Die Hard, Rambo), Act of Vengeance will be available July 2016 from EX Film.

Synopsis:

Five women all had one thing in common: They had each been violated in the same savage way. When they looked for justice, it wasn’t there so they took the law into their own hands.



Linda: 20, blonde hair, blue eyes. Identifying marks: large bruise on upper left thigh.

Nancy: 22, 5’5”. Strangle marks on throat.

Angie: mid 20’s. Keeps repeating details of assault.

Theresa: Suddenly developed a fear of men.

Karen: Refuses to discuss the attack.

All these women have one thing in common… they were violated. Let the revenge fit the crime!

One of the rarest titles in the Palace Explosive Video range, this notorious grindhouse classic from 1974 makes its return to Australia, 32 years after it vanished from sale under its original title, Rape Squad.

*First time on Australian DVD and previously only available worldwide as a DVD-R from MGM.