Very dramatic. The lighting is really what sets this photo off, well done. I can easily see that this wouldn't suit everyone's taste, but i think it's fantastic.
Yeah, it doesn't work in basic; I'm with ya on that one. The light on the rope is super, tho. Just too much on the subject. I think the original light on the rope would be cool and I'd love to see a slightly softer light on the model with a blue gel to give her a cool feeling.
It's not the "prettiest" of pictures. Harsh highlights and shadows, red in the eyes.. but it works so very well, I feel, with what you are trying to portray! I think you did a great job with this photo.