No. Mirror sites are identical copies. If the original is unsafe, the mirror is equally dangerous. Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. We do not condone or support piracy. We strongly encourage readers to consume media through legal channels to support the artists and creators who make the films you love.
A VPN hides your IP address, but it does not protect you from malware on the site. You are still engaging in piracy, which violates the VPN’s terms of service with many providers.
Because the file is corrupted. Many pirate uploaders intentionally break files to force you to download their "fixer" software—which is almost always a virus.