Violation

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Violation

2020

1h 47m

Drama

Horror

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With her marriage about to implode, Miriam returns to her hometown to seek solace in the comfort of her younger sister and brother-in-law. But one evening a tiny slip in judgement leads to a catastrophic betrayal, leaving Miriam shocked, reeling, and furious. Believing her only recourse is to exact revenge, Miriam takes extreme action, but the price of retribution is high, and she is not prepared for the toll it takes as she begins to emotionally and psychologically unravel.

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Critics Consensus

Violation presents a powerful depiction of one woman's trauma -- and its uncomfortably gripping aftermath.

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Katherine McLaughlin

Sight & Sound

Madeleine Sims-Fewer co-writes, co-directs and stars as Miriam in a daring and referential debut that questions the nature of revenge.

May 11, 2021

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Cody Corrall

Chicago Reader

The culmination of a film career built on interrogating rage, justice, and the intangible promise of catharsis.

Apr 5, 2021

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Steven Nguyen Scaife

Slant Magazine

Violation impressively pushes against the typically straightforward trajectory of the rape-revenge film.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 2, 2021

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

Violation is one of the most visually shocking, gruesome, disgusting films I’ve seen in quite some time. An extremely dark path of revenge told through an interesting nonlinear storytelling structure.

Rated: B

Jul 24, 2023

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Paul Lê

Nightmare on Film Street

There is an unapologetic rawness to this visceral movie that plucks it from the crowd and places it squarely in its own category.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 23, 2023

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Alessandra Rangel

InSession Film

Violation is an unsettling tale of vengeance exalted by haunting chants and a gloomy cinematography that enrich the feeling of tension.

Rated: A

Mar 15, 2023

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Samuel S

The soft porn was a-bit unnecessary, trying too hard to be edgy & it doesn't even impact the story in any way. Way too many unanswered questions, and the story direction leads you to a very frustrating dead end. Sometimes being overly artsy just isn't the answer.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/28/25

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Audience Member

Sayang oras. Medyo magulo un takbo ng istorya. Oks un gore pero sana nilubos lubos na

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/13/25

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Barry B

I had a tough time setting through this one. Not for the faint of heart. I love horror but this felt real. Acting was top notch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Ricardo d

Mesmo com cenas explícitas de tortura e luta, o filme em um todo é mais dramático e menos terror. Portanto para quem pensa ver um filme como Doce Vingança, pode esquecer. A montagem não é temporal e a edição é extremamente morosa. No fim, (impressão minha), não acho que a protagonista seja tão vítima assim. Ainda peca por deixar as tramas em aberto (sem spoilers).

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/08/24

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Korra N

This is gut-wrenching real world horror at it's finest, with a heartbreaking performance anchoring the audience through a few acts of dizzying violence and sexual assault.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/01/24

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Rithwik S

Absolutely nerve wrecking revenge drama I've ever seen in recent times! Although it feels a little stretched in beginning, it gradually escalates into something dark as the movie progresses.....with brilliant performances by the lead actors, and especially the non-linear story telling just makes it more amazing a movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/24

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Synopsis

With her marriage about to implode, Miriam returns to her hometown to seek solace in the comfort of her younger sister and brother-in-law. But one evening a tiny slip in judgement leads to a catastrophic betrayal, leaving Miriam shocked, reeling, and furious. Believing her only recourse is to exact revenge, Miriam takes extreme action, but the price of retribution is high, and she is not prepared for the toll it takes as she begins to emotionally and psychologically unravel.

Director: Dusty Mancinelli, Madeleine Sims-Fewer
Screenwriter: Dusty Mancinelli, Madeleine Sims-Fewer
Production Co: MPI Media Group
Genre: Drama, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 25, 2021
Runtime: 1h 47m

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