The Virgins
The Virgins

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The Virgins

2014
Movie
86 min
English

Nick and Mary have saved themselves for marriage, even though they will only have one night together before Nick deploys to Afghanistan. That night they accidentally lock themselves out of their cabin and end up on a wild adventure. They saved themselves for the wedding night, and now they'll have to save themselves from the wedding night. A comedy about waiting and waiting and waiting some more.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Sujay P. BhaveGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In rural India, a young woman from a conservative family is pressured into an arranged marriage. However, she harbors a dark secret and a violent past that threatens to unravel her life and the lives of those around her as her wedding day approaches. The film explores themes of tradition, repression, and the consequences of hidden desires.

Critical Reception

The Virgins (2014) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its underdeveloped plot and reliance on shock value. While some appreciated its attempt to explore complex social issues within a horror framework, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a cohesive or satisfying narrative. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some finding it unsettling and others viewing it as gratuitous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and visual style in parts.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and unsatisfying plot.

  • Often described as having moments of genuine horror but lacking overall coherence.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their sentiment is not readily available for this particular film.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

While the film is set in India and features Indian actors, its production details and the specific circumstances of its release are not widely documented in major film archives.

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