Upon release, Deadly Virtues received . On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a low score (around 20%), while audience scores are slightly higher. Critics praised its ambition and Barber’s performance but criticized its graphic violence and bleak worldview.
Fans of uncompromising, bleak cinema like Michael Haneke’s Funny Games , or those who appreciate psychological horror that relies on dread and emotional violence rather than supernatural elements. If you are looking for a fun, lighthearted slasher, look elsewhere. But if you want a film that challenges you and forces you to stare into the abyss of human degradation, Deadly Virtues delivers a punishing, unforgettable experience. Deadly Virtues- Love.Honour.Obey. -2014- 720p B...
The intruder claims to offer Alison a "truer" form of affection than her husband ever did, albeit through a lens of Stockholm Syndrome. Upon release, Deadly Virtues received
At first glance, Deadly Virtues: Love. Honour. Obey. (2014) seems like a familiar home-invasion thriller. But Dutch director Ate de Jong ( Drop Dead Fred , High Heels, Low Lifes ) crafts something far more psychologically complex. The film strips away the usual genre clichés and replaces them with a disturbing, slow-burn examination of power, humiliation, and the twisted meaning of its title’s three words: . Fans of uncompromising, bleak cinema like Michael Haneke’s