Deadly Virtues Reviews Site

If you’ve scrolled through Letterboxd or the darker corners of Reddit’s horror communities, you’ve seen the warzone. The reviews for Deadly Virtues are not mixed; they are schizophrenic. Some hail it as a masterpiece of psychological sadism. Others label it “pretentious torture porn.”

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. The Final Rating (Compromise Mode): 3/5 Stars. 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. deadly virtues reviews

October 26, 2023

Reel Reflections & Dark Reads

If you are the type of viewer who watches The Nightingale or The House That Jack Built and appreciates the craft even while feeling sick, you will find gold here. The cinematography is gorgeous. The acting (specifically Mark Aiken as Aaron) is a masterclass in controlled menace. If you’ve scrolled through Letterboxd or the darker

Disclaimer: This film contains scenes of sexual violence, psychological torture, and language that may be triggering. Read the trigger warnings before pressing play. Others label it “pretentious torture porn