Printed in Blood is proud to present the collector’s edition I Spit On Your Grave Scriptbook, featuring 144 pages of art, essays, and ephemera honoring 45 years of the iconic film. The book celebrates the inclusion of Meir Zarchi’s 1978 cult classic I Spit On Your Grave (aka Day of the Woman) film negative, script and artifacts in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent film archive in New York City, thanks to curator Ron Magilozzi. The film is now alongside other classics such as Taxi Driver, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Andy Warhol Collection. Meir Zarchi states:
“This film is a landmark in the history of cinema, and we are proud to see it preserved for future generations. It cements actress Camille Keaton’s iconic role in film history as a lasting legacy.”
I Spit On Your Grave was written and directed by Meir Zarchi, and stars Camille Keaton as a young woman who is brutally attacked and left for dead by a group of men. She then sets out to exact revenge on her attackers. The film was controversial upon its release, but it has since become a cult classic. It has also been praised for its powerful message. Meir Zarchi, was inspired to make I Spit On Your Grave after helping a woman who had been assaulted in a New York neighborhood park. He said that he wanted to make a film that would show the strength and resilience of women after such a horrific act.
The book features Meir Zarchi’s original production script, never seen before, as well as new artwork from global artists inspired by Camille Keaton’s iconic role as Jennifer Hills, one of cinema’s most resilient final girls. The book also includes essays from modern and influential film critics, such as Siskel and Ebert, and Joe Bob Briggs, a historical overview of the film, and a special introduction by Meir Zarchi. In addition to archival set photos, the book contains a collective anthology from film critics Jim Hemphill, Dan Tabor, David Maguire and Valerie Thompson. Available for pre-order at printinblood.com
