Victim
Victim

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Victim

1987
Movie
111 min
Thai

The family of Nug-rob and Rutai-rat have two teenage sons, Rit who has a very sensitive temper and addicted to gambling, and Ron a violent young boy who loved to hang around with the neighborhood teenagers. Sai, a pretty young girl who is a distance relative also live in the house. One day, after the two brothers watched and X-rated video.

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: Bram van der VlugtGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

This drama centers on a retired detective who, haunted by a past case involving a young victim, becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind a series of unsolved disappearances. As he delves deeper into the investigation, his personal life and sanity begin to unravel. He must confront his own demons and the systemic failures that allowed the crimes to go unpunished.

Critical Reception

Victim received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from John Woodvine. Some critics found the pacing to be slow in parts, but generally acknowledged its effective portrayal of a dark and complex subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping suspense and atmospheric direction.

  • John Woodvine delivers a compelling and memorable performance.

  • Some found the narrative a bit too drawn-out.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was based on a novel of the same name by Michael Stephen.

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