What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedFrom Reverence to Rape
Molly Haskell · Book · 2016
If you loved From Reverence to Rape, start with The Movies (2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to From Reverence to Rape across media.
If From Reverence to Rape hooked you, you will appreciate these examinations of how Hollywood narratives shape and exploit female identity.
Films on the same thread
Singin' in the Rain
Film · 1952
Shares a thread with From Reverence to Rape: Hollywood history.
Like the golden age Hollywood history analyzed in From Reverence to Rape, this film captures the industry's precarious transition periods and the complex power dynamics behind its glossy facade.
Rebecca
Alfred Hitchcock · Film · 1940
Explores: jealousy, obsession, secrets.
This film provides a chilling look at the objectification of women, echoing the concerns in From Reverence to Rape regarding how female identity is erased by male-dominated narratives.
The Virgin Spring
Ingmar Bergman · Film · 1960
Explores: Loss of Innocence, Faith and Doubt, Revenge.
This stark drama reflects the themes of vulnerability and moral corruption found in From Reverence to Rape, illustrating how female characters are often treated as symbols rather than individuals.
Tootsie
Sydney Pollack · Film · 1982
Explores: Gender Identity, Deception, Feminism.
Haskell explores the performance of gender in From Reverence to Rape, and this satire serves as a direct, comedic investigation into the artifice required to navigate patriarchal industry structures.
Series on the same thread
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Mark Cousins · Series · 2011
Explores: History of Cinema, Film Analysis, Global Cinema.
If you valued the critical scope of From Reverence to Rape, this series offers a global, panoramic look at cinema history that deepens your understanding of cinematic innovation.
The Movies
Series · 2019
Explores: Evolution of Cinema, Societal Impact of Film, Political Influences on Film.
This documentary series mirrors the historical analysis in From Reverence to Rape by connecting the evolution of American cinema to the shifting societal and political landscape of Hollywood.
American Masters
Susan Lacy · Series · 1986
Explores: American Culture, Artistic Achievement, Historical Impact.
Much like the critical biographical focus of From Reverence to Rape, this series examines the cultural impact of individual artists who have fundamentally shaped the American creative landscape.
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Series · 2023
Shares a thread with From Reverence to Rape: Hollywood history.
This documentary directly addresses the sexualization of minors and the exploitation of female performers, themes that remain central to the feminist critique established in From Reverence to Rape.
Podcasts on the same thread
The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast
The History Chicks | AIRWAVE · Podcast · 2026
If the historical recovery of women's narratives in From Reverence to Rape resonated with you, this podcast provides an essential, engaging exploration of the lives of remarkable women throughout history.
You Must Remember Manson
Karina Longworth · Podcast · 2022
This series investigates the darker intersections of Hollywood history, expanding on the critical, investigative approach to cultural myth-making that characterizes Molly Haskell's landmark work From Reverence to Rape.
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Common questions
Is From Reverence to Rape considered a groundbreaking study of cinema?
Yes, From Reverence to Rape is widely recognized as a groundbreaking study of female representation in film. The New York Times Book Review notes its status as a landmark of feminist cinema criticism that remains insightful, searing, and relevant to modern audiences today.
When was From Reverence to Rape first published?
From Reverence to Rape was first published in 1974. The book remains a seminal work of feminist film criticism, analyzing the portrayal of women across various genres and time periods, ranging from the golden age of Hollywood through the late twentieth century.
Does the current edition of From Reverence to Rape include new content?
Yes, the 2016 edition of From Reverence to Rape includes a new introduction written by the author, Molly Haskell. This edition preserves the original critical analysis while providing updated context for the landmark study of female representation in film.
What time periods does From Reverence to Rape cover?
From Reverence to Rape covers a broad historical scope of cinema. The book ranges across time and genres, starting with the golden age of Hollywood and extending through the films of the late twentieth century to analyze the evolution of female representation on screen.