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Useful critiques of the film often highlight its attempt to subvert the "torture porn" genre. While films like Funny Games or The Strangers focus on senseless violence, Deadly Virtues attempts to be a dialogue-heavy character study. The intruder acts as a dark mirror, exposing the couple's existing infidelities and lack of communication. The violence is less about gore and more about the stripping away of social pretenses.
Ate de Jong Starring: Edward Akrout, Megan MacKenzie, Matt Barber deadly virtues: love honour obey
The true virtue is not love—it is tender vigilance . Not honour—but integrous humility . Not obedience—but willing alignment . Useful critiques of the film often highlight its
: It had its world premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in 2013. deadly virtues: love honour obey