Deadly Ex (2016)

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When Gary Emerson reconnects with his high school girlfriend Valerie over a kiss at their reunion, he has no idea that Valerie took that kiss as in invitation to rekindle their youthful romance and has followed him cross-country to fan the fire of their old flame. Gary makes it clear that he and his wife Jenna are working on their marriage and that he will never love Valerie. This is unacceptable to Valerie, and now Jenna and Gary must fight for their lives and the safety of their two children while Valerie seeks retribution in her reign of terror. Natasha Henstridge, Marguerite Moreau, Jason Gerhardt, Sammi Hanratty star. (2016)

Introduction to "Deadly Ex"
"Deadly Ex" is a thriller film that was released in 2016. Directed by Tom Shell, the movie falls under the category of thriller and drama braided with a touch of love failed. It focuses around the story of a damaged relationship that takes a dark and dangerous turn, revealing the lengths to which a consumed ex-lover can go.

Plot Summary
The film opens with the intro of Valerie Harris, a woman who seems to have a great life, with a loving spouse and an effective company. Nevertheless, her life starts to decipher when her ex-boyfriend, Nick, walks back into her life after several years. Nick, charming and seemingly safe in the beginning, later on reveals a more ominous and obsessive side.

Valerie and Nick had a passionate love back in high school, however as is frequently the case, life led them in various directions. Now, with Nick's return, old feelings start to surface, and the fond memories of their past relationship at first clouds Valerie's judgment. Nick controls his way into Valerie's life, starting with sweet gestures and attempting to be practical. However, as he becomes progressively possessive, it emerges that he has not come back just to rekindle an old flame.

As Valerie attempts to keep her marital relationship and a semblance of normalcy, Nick's habits becomes more irregular and threatening. The film intensifies the tension as Nick's actions transition from mildly improper to downright harmful. He starts to stalk Valerie, invades her personal privacy, and tries to undermine both her professional and individual life. Valerie quickly understands that her ex-lover plans to win her back at any expense, and when she definitively declines him, his methods move from obsession to pure vengeance.

Styles and Characters
"Deadly Ex" explores styles of fixation, the consequences of past relationships, and the lengths to which a spurned fan may go to recover a viewed "lost love". The movie does an exceptional task of weaving together the worry of a stalker with the uncertainty of dealing with emotions linked to previous relationships.

The character of Valerie is portrayed as strong yet susceptible, which makes her a relatable lead character. On the other hand, Nick is depicted as the essential "wolf in sheep's clothing," using his appeal to camouflage his ominous intentions. As the story unfolds, the complexities of both characters are revealed, showing that even regular people can discover themselves in remarkable and unsafe situations.

Climax and Resolution
The tension reaches its peak when Nick's habits turns from menacing to violent. In a desperate effort to reclaim the life and love he believes he is worthy of with Valerie, he takes matters into his own hands, leading to a series of chilling confrontations and a climax that puts Valerie and her liked ones in mortal danger.

In the end, Valerie summons up the guts to face Nick and safeguard herself and her family. The movie binds its loose ends by showing the power of strength when faced with lethal hardship. It acts as a cautionary tale about the threats of past relationships infiltrating the present and essentially stresses the importance of personal safety and awareness in such scenarios.

Conclusion
"Deadly Ex" mesmerizes audiences with its thrilling narrative and cautionary implications about the influence of past relationships on one's existing life. With persuading performances and a suspenseful story, the film is a pointer of how harmful unrequited love can turn and the necessity of setting borders to protect oneself from prospective threats.

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