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  • The description of what exactly Mark did to George. Even though George is hardly sympathetic, it’s still quite chilling and really drives home the realisation that Yvonne (and the audience) have no idea who Mark is and what he's capable of.
  • The rape scene. It comes completely out of nowhere, happens so fast it’s hard to comprehend what’s going on, is rather surreal and focuses largely on Yvonne’s terrified face. It was intentionally filmed this way to reflect how a real rape victim would feel – shocked, horrified and helpless. And then afterwards, she has to ride home in a cab next to her attacker, who just sits there acting like everything is completely normal.
  • Later, the revelation that George has begun stalking Yvonne after the rape, combined with Paranoia Fuel. When Yvonne tries to return to work, she freezes up when she sees George heading towards her on the street…only to realise it’s just a man who looks like him.

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