The Vicious Kind
The Vicious Kind

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The Vicious Kind

2009
Movie
92 min
English

A man tries to warn his brother away from the new girlfriend he brings home during Thanksgiving, but ends up becoming infatuated with her in the process.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users60%
Director: Daniel MyrickGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A neurotic man, struggling with his older brother's recent suicide, becomes obsessed with his brother's ex-girlfriend. His increasing paranoia and unstable mental state lead him down a dangerous path. He attempts to uncover the truth behind his brother's death while his own reality begins to crumble.

Critical Reception

The Vicious Kind received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Adam Scott's intense performance. However, the film's dark and disturbing themes, along with its unsettling tone, were polarizing for audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Adam Scott delivers a standout performance as a disturbed protagonist.

  • The film effectively creates a tense and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Some critics found the subject matter too bleak and the plot somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many appreciating Adam Scott's acting but finding the film's heavy themes and dark narrative difficult to engage with. Some viewers felt the plot was predictable and the overall mood too oppressive.

Fun Fact

Daniel Myrick, the director of 'The Vicious Kind,' is also one of the co-directors of the groundbreaking horror film 'The Blair Witch Project' (1999).

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