Deadly Virtues- Love.honour.obey. -2014- 720p B...
The genius of the title is its irony. Traditionally, love, honor, and obedience are the pillars of a sanctified relationship (echoing traditional wedding vows). In de Jong’s vision, these become deadly:
Unlike mainstream thrillers (e.g., The Last House on the Left), the violence here is psychological. The intruder refuses to leave, becoming a perverse marriage counselor in a hostage crisis.
| Film | Year | Shared Theme | Difference | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Deadly Virtues | 2014 | Psycho-sexual home invasion | Focus on marriage therapy through terror | | Funny Games | 1997/2007 | Meta-violence, home invasion | Breaks fourth wall; Virtues is more erotic | | The Perfect Host | 2010 | Hostage flips script on criminal | Virtues has no "good guys" | | Compliance | 2012 | Authority & obedience in confined space | Based on true story; less graphic sex | Deadly Virtues- Love.Honour.Obey. -2014- 720p B...
Cinematographer Anton Mertens uses shallow depth of field and claustrophobic close-ups. In 720p resolution (1280x720 pixels), the texture of the suburban house—the peeling wallpaper, the condensation on glasses, the micro-expressions of fear on Megan MacKenzie’s face—becomes narratively critical. Lower resolutions (like 480p) muddy these visual cues.
Most 720p rips include AAC 5.1 or Dolby Digital. For this film, audio is crucial – whispered threats, creaking floorboards, and sudden sound drops create the dread. Avoid mono or low-bitrate stereo versions. The genius of the title is its irony
Given the keyword includes "720p B...", it is likely referencing a Blu-ray encode. While this publication does not endorse piracy, it is worth noting that Deadly Virtues is legally available for rent/purchase on platforms like Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Arrow Video’s streaming channel. The physical Blu-ray (released by Arrow Films in the UK) contains the 720p/1080p master that most digital rips originate from.
Warning for viewers: The film contains scenes of sexualized psychological torture and non-consensual acts. It is rated 18+ (BBFC) / Not Rated (US) for "strong sexual violence, language, and nudity." Unlike mainstream thrillers (e
Deadly Virtues: Love. Honour. Obey. is not for everyone. It contains:
If you are sensitive to domestic abuse themes or sadistic mind games, skip this film. Even for horror fans, it is more distressing than fun.
