The Accused, which could have been a cinematic spree of sensationalism, instead is a chilling look at the mechanics of a rape — a film that contains the emotional power of a lightning bolt.

The Accused, 1988; South Park, 2008 In what is perhaps the most disturbing portrayal of pinball, The Accused shows Jodie Foster (who won an Oscar for her role) as the victim of a gang-raped ...