After a botched murder attempt, the film abandons its slasher tropes. Bruce is plagued by visions of the Erinyes (the Furies) —Greek goddesses of vengeance—who subject him to a brutal, symbolic psychological trial for his crimes against women. Artistic Influences

The film is structured into distinct acts that reflect the duality of its protagonist.

Reviewers at Roger Ebert and Dread Central highlight several specific visual and cultural touchstones: Film Review: A Wounded Fawn