The 2014 psychological thriller Deadly Virtues: Love. Honour. Obey.
, directed by Ate de Jong, serves as a dark exploration of domestic power dynamics, marital secrets, and the subversion of traditional wedding vows. Nederlands Film Festival Critical Analysis: "Deadly Virtues" 1. Subverting Traditional Vows
3. Obey without question becomes surrender of self Deadly Virtues - Love. Honour. Obey. -16 - -201...
: Aaron ties Tom up in the bathtub and subjects him to physical and psychological torture, while forcing Alison to "love, honour, and obey" him as her new husband for the weekend.
Deadly Virtues follows a seemingly ordinary British couple, Tom and Alison (Matt Barber and Helen Bradbury), whose suburban home is invaded by a mysterious, charismatic foreigner named Mark (Edward Akrout). Unlike a typical home invasion thriller—where violence is immediate and chaotic—Mark’s method is surgical. The 2014 psychological thriller Deadly Virtues: Love
"You have to earn your happy ending."
The story begins with a brutal efficiency. A mysterious stranger (Edward Akrout) breaks into the suburban home of a middle-class couple, Tom and Alison. He quickly overpowers Tom, tying him up in the bathtub, and turns his attention to Alison (Alice Lowe). , directed by Ate de Jong, serves as
Further Viewing: Funny Games (1997), The Piano Teacher (2001), Compliance (2012).
Where to stream (as of 2025): Available on Tubi, Plex, and physical media from Second Sight Films.