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The story of Deadly Virtues begins with a familiar horror setup: a stranger, Aaron (played by Edward Akrout), breaks into the suburban home of a couple, Tom and Alison (Matt Barber and Megan MacKenzie). However, the film quickly distinguishes itself from a standard "slasher" movie. Aaron isn’t there just to kill; he is there to replace the husband. deadly virtues reviews
The title "Deadly Virtues" is shared across several notable works, primarily a psychological thriller film and a British crime novel. Both works explore the dark undercurrents of seemingly normal lives, though they do so through very different genres. The 2014 Film: Deadly Virtues: Love.Honour.Obey Many highlight that the film is not a
If you watch horror to cheer for the final girl or to see creative kills, This movie will annoy you. It is a chamber piece that smells like stale beer and resentment. Strong Performances The story of Deadly Virtues begins
One star for Aiken’s performance. One star for the audacity of the script. One star for that final, haunting image. Minus two stars because I needed a shower and a hug from my mother afterwards.