The Vile – Movie Review
First Reaction – The Vile keeps the surprises coming and in a twisted tale.
Director: Majid Al Ansari
Writer: Majid Al Ansari, Johnnie Alward (Screenplay)
Cast
- Bdoor Mohammad
- Sarah Taibah (Night Courier)
- Iman Tarik
- Jasem Alkharraz (Embers Year)
Plot: Amani’s peaceful life as a wife and mother shatters when her husband brings home a second wife, unleashing mysterious dark forces into their household.
Runtime: 1 Hour 37 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Vile starts when Amani’s (Mohammad) peaceful family life is turned upside down when her husband Khalid (Alkharraz) brings home a second wife Zahra (Taibah). Amani is heartbroken and raising their daughter Noor (Tarik) becomes more difficult to know she must share her home with another woman.
She is forced to adapt to a life with Zahra in her home, but believes a mysterious dark force is taking over the home. Amani must decide what the future holds and whether she is safe or not.
Verdict on The Vile
Recap
The movie follows a devoted wife who is left shocked when her husband returns home with a 2nd wife. She must face her fears as she believes an evil force has entered their home. However, it becomes difficult to convince anyone about her story.
Best Parts
The movie shines on the subtle blend of horror and seeing your life fall apart. It never easily commits to one and gives us a clear glimpse into both sides. This is helped by wonderful performances who let us feel like we have stepped into their lives. It also explores a culture many horrors never touch and show how difficult it can be for the families in the middle of the situation.
Worst Parts
This might not hit the scare you would expect, because it wants to use a few different subjects away from a more traditional horror movie.
Final Thoughts – The Vile is brilliant psychological horror blending a culture with a twisted story.
