October 26, 2023
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.” deadly virtues reviews
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. October 26, 2023 If you’ve scrolled through Letterboxd