**Note: This episode explicitly discusses sexual violence.

**There are some spoilers for two movies (Revenge & Ms 45).

In the spirit of halloween, we watched two classic rape revenge films: Coralie Fargeat’s (2017) Revenge and Abel Ferrara’s (1981) Ms 45.

Dr. Jessica Evans joins Mandi and Vanshika in this episode. Dr. Evans is an assistant professor in Criminology at Toronto Metropolitan University and horror film enthusiast. We discuss (aka gently debate) the possibilities of horror as a genre from a feminist perspective.

If you have experienced sexual violence and are in need of additional support, use this directory to find a sexual assault centre or other relevant supports near you.

Other revenge recommendations included: MFA, Promising Young Woman, and Jennifer's Body.

Not so recommended but critical to the genre: Spit on your grave

Our overall horror film favourites: Hush (Vanshika), Midsommar (Mandi), Alien (Jessica)

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Episode Edited by Aerin Clayton IG: aeclayton

What happens when a feminist lawyer and a sociologist start hanging out? They inevitably start a podcast.

Welcome to Diva Voce with Vanshika Dhawan and Mandi Gray.

Vanshika Dhawan is a sexual assault lawyer based in Toronto. You can find her on X: @vdhwn

Mandi Gray is a professor and author based in Toronto.

You can find her on X: @gotmysassypants and IG: @doctorsassypants.

Mandi is the author of the book Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law (UBC Press, 2024) and the primary subject in the documentary film Slut or Nut: The Diary of a Rape Trial.

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Episode edited by Aerin Clayton