Question 1

What historical legend inspired the feral cannibals in the film's source novel?

Accepted Answer

The film was based on a Jack Ketchum novel inspired by the 16th-century Scottish legend of the Sawney Bean clan, which closely resembles the story of Christie Cleek, a mythical 14th-century Scottish cannibal.

Question 2

Which major film festival premiered The Woman in 2011?

Accepted Answer

The Woman was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011.

Question 3

What significant subplot was cut from the final film?

Accepted Answer

An entire subplot concerning Peggy's psychological state and sexuality, including a sexual relationship with her teacher, was left on the cutting room floor.

Question 4

Who plays the lawyer who captures the last member of a violent clan?

Accepted Answer

Sean Bridgers plays Chris Cleek, the lawyer who captures the Woman and tries to forcibly tame her.

Question 5

What connection does the novel have to the film's release?

Accepted Answer

The novel 'The Woman' was written in conjunction with the movie and was released to coincide with the film.

Question 6

What real-life Scottish legend inspired the feral cannibals in The Woman?

Accepted Answer

The film was based on a novel by Jack Ketchum that drew inspiration from the 16th-century Scottish legend of the Sawney Bean clan, which closely resembles the story of Christie Cleek, a mythical 14th-century Scottish cannibal.

Question 7

Which major film festival premiered The Woman in 2011?

Accepted Answer

The Woman premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011.

Question 8

What subplot involving Peggy was cut from the film?

Accepted Answer

An entire subplot concerning Peggy's psychological state and her sexuality, including a sexual relationship between her and her teacher, was left on the cutting room floor.

Question 9

Who plays the lawyer Chris Cleek in The Woman?

Accepted Answer

Sean Bridgers plays the character Chris Cleek.

Question 10

What does the Woman say to Peggy and her mother in the novel that differs from the film?

Accepted Answer

In the novel, when the Woman first sees Peggy and her mother, she asks for help in Gaelic, saying 'Will you help me, mothers?' whereas in the film she says 'Bahbee' in broken English.

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