The title refers to traditional wedding vows used to critique the "imbalanced power relations" within the couple's relationship.
He caught his reflection in the window pane. His eyes were dull, pupils dilated to encompass the maximum visual data. He looked away. To look too long at oneself was a breach of honour. It implied the self was worth examining.
Over the weekend, Aaron tortures Tom while attempting to "seduce" Alison. He forces her to cook, clean, and follow his instructions, punishing Tom for any of her disobedience.
The 2014 film , directed by Ate de Jong, is a confrontational psychological thriller that deconstructs the traditional marriage bond through the lens of a home invasion. By subverting the "virtues" promised in wedding vows, the film explores how domesticity can mask deep-seated trauma and abuse. Subverting the Marital Vow
"Inspection imminent," the voice warned. "Sector 16. Unit 201. New sequence initiating."
The title refers to traditional wedding vows used to critique the "imbalanced power relations" within the couple's relationship.
He caught his reflection in the window pane. His eyes were dull, pupils dilated to encompass the maximum visual data. He looked away. To look too long at oneself was a breach of honour. It implied the self was worth examining.
Over the weekend, Aaron tortures Tom while attempting to "seduce" Alison. He forces her to cook, clean, and follow his instructions, punishing Tom for any of her disobedience.
The 2014 film , directed by Ate de Jong, is a confrontational psychological thriller that deconstructs the traditional marriage bond through the lens of a home invasion. By subverting the "virtues" promised in wedding vows, the film explores how domesticity can mask deep-seated trauma and abuse. Subverting the Marital Vow
"Inspection imminent," the voice warned. "Sector 16. Unit 201. New sequence initiating."