The Russian Bride
The Russian Bride

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The Russian Bride

2019
Movie
91 min
English

A Russian woman travels to America with her daughter to marry a reclusive billionaire offering them a better life, but soon begins to suspect her new husband might have a far more sinister plan for their arrangement.

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: Smokey FloresGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A wealthy older American man, Karl, travels to Russia to meet his mail-order bride, Nina, and her daughter, Daria. Upon their arrival in the United States, Daria becomes increasingly suspicious of Karl's behavior, sensing a dark secret and sinister intentions. As Nina descends into a nightmarish situation, Daria must find a way to uncover the truth and protect her mother from an unimaginable horror.

Critical Reception

The Russian Bride received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many citing its predictable plot, gratuitous violence, and poor execution as major drawbacks. The film is largely considered a low-budget exploitation horror flick with little artistic merit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its attempt at a suspenseful atmosphere, though largely criticized for its predictable scares.

  • The film's reliance on gore and shock value is often seen as a substitute for genuine storytelling.

  • Character development is minimal, with many finding the protagonists unrelatable.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally negative, with common complaints revolving around the film's low production value, illogical plot points, and unsatisfying conclusion. Some viewers found the violence excessive and the overall experience unpleasant.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and premise, the film was primarily filmed in the United States, utilizing locations to simulate both Russia and an isolated American setting.

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Dr_Nostromo

Dr_Nostromo

69/100 A reclusive, retired plastic surgeon, played with a whole new level of creepy by Corben Bernson, finds a new Russian wife, complete with a young daughter, online. I wasn't expecting much as I figured it was going to generally be s...

GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Well, Corbin Bernsen did a really good job, so he deserves credit where credit is do. He was legitimately creepy when he needed to be, and that came as a shock because that isn't really the kind of role that I know him from. To see him pull...