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Australian director Sean Byrne writes and directs this blood-soaked indie horror. When troubled high school heartthrob Brent (Xavier Samuel) turns down an invitation to the school prom from his highly-strung classmate Lola (Robin McLeavy), she enlists the help of her psychopathic father (John Brumpton) to execute a sadistic and brutal revenge upon him.
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United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby DTS 5.1 ), English ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Brent (Xavier Samuel) is driving home late one night with his father when he swerves after seeing something in the road. The car spins out of control, and moments later Brent's dad is dead. Brent is wracked with guilt over the incident, and sinks into a deep depression, only beginning to sort out his feelings when he begins dating one of his classmates, a pretty and nurturing girl named Holly (Victoria Thaine). However, another young woman at school, Lola (Robin McLeavy), has taken an interest in Brent, going so far as to ask him to escort her to an upcoming dance. Loyal Brent turns Lola down, but he learns the hard way she doesn't handle disappointment well. Lola and her wealthy father (John Brumpton) force Brent to attend a private party at a cottage in the woods, where he's the only guest and Lola and her dad mete out brutal punishment for daring to hurt her feelings. The Loved Ones was the first feature film from director and screenwriter Sean Byrne. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Toronto International Film Festival, ...The Loved Ones (2009) (Blu-Ray)
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Tom
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Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Saw this at FrightFest in August and just got my copy on DVD now, it's amazing, a great twist on Stephen King's superb Carrie [DVD] [1976], a less gross version of Mum And Dad [2008] [DVD] and a Movie about mad obsession in a similar vain to Misery (Special Edition) [1991] [DVD] I don't want to ruin the story too much. It's full of dark humour and gore, some superb acting from a cast with amazing potential. Xavier Samuel the lead guy is in the last Twilight instalment The Twilight Saga: Eclipse [DVD] playing Riley. The whole story evolves around prom night and just how far a loving father(too loving in my opinion) will go to keep his daughter happy. Seriously good, will be watching this one quite a few times!!
UPDATE 01/01/2011 - Watched the film again and loved it again, very well made and love the side story of the slightly oddly matched but well played couple who actually go to the real prom. Quite clever how the girl is linked to the main story, and a touching moment later on which links her in.
EXTRAS on the DVD - Even though they are a bit brief in places, but with interviews with all the major cast and director answering basic questions about their love of horror movies (or not) and involvement in this one. Some nice behind the scenes footage with some good insight into the making of the movie.
Overall still loving this film. If you find the review useful, give me the thumbs up please :) Thanks!
UPDATE 01/01/2011 - Watched the film again and loved it again, very well made and love the side story of the slightly oddly matched but well played couple who actually go to the real prom. Quite clever how the girl is linked to the main story, and a touching moment later on which links her in.
EXTRAS on the DVD - Even though they are a bit brief in places, but with interviews with all the major cast and director answering basic questions about their love of horror movies (or not) and involvement in this one. Some nice behind the scenes footage with some good insight into the making of the movie.
Overall still loving this film. If you find the review useful, give me the thumbs up please :) Thanks!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. J. Ryden
Format:DVD
My brother-in-law has a penchant for buying my wife and I the naffest films for special occasions (notably Hit and Run, Frozen and The Human Centipede). Suffice it to say, I had low expectations of this offering. Boy, was I in for a surprise.
I'm not one to regurgitate the synopsis to pad out a review so i'll cut to the chase. There really is very little new here but, let's face it, few films genuinely break new ground. Formulaic isn't necessarily bad; it's what you do with it that counts. The opening scene will have you scratching your head (ostensibly to establish the death of the protaganist's father) until halfway through the film.
After that, it's a rather ponderous start and I found myself disliking the rather lacklustre lead character. It's only once we're introduced to the highly dysfunctional (to say the least) antagonist's family that the fun really starts and I began to feel for Samuel's plight. The latter two thirds of the film is largely an exercise in sadistic torture (much more so than Texas Chainsaw Massacre in my opinion) which only serves to root for him even further (not least the unfortunate previous victims). The ending - admittedly - was rather pedestrian in comparison but overall a solid horror film well worth watching.
I'm not one to regurgitate the synopsis to pad out a review so i'll cut to the chase. There really is very little new here but, let's face it, few films genuinely break new ground. Formulaic isn't necessarily bad; it's what you do with it that counts. The opening scene will have you scratching your head (ostensibly to establish the death of the protaganist's father) until halfway through the film.
After that, it's a rather ponderous start and I found myself disliking the rather lacklustre lead character. It's only once we're introduced to the highly dysfunctional (to say the least) antagonist's family that the fun really starts and I began to feel for Samuel's plight. The latter two thirds of the film is largely an exercise in sadistic torture (much more so than Texas Chainsaw Massacre in my opinion) which only serves to root for him even further (not least the unfortunate previous victims). The ending - admittedly - was rather pedestrian in comparison but overall a solid horror film well worth watching.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By S. Drury
Format:Blu-ray
This is another gem of the year for horror fans! A very strange story about a psycho girl who abducts her prom dates ever since an early age with the help of her deranged father, the movie is very dark and sinister and is brilliantly directed, there are some good gore moments and a few other deranged surprises thrown in the mix! Overall its a fresh, original and fantastic to watch little horror film that has a strong cast and has the power to be a cult classic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
great aussie psycho film
top sleeper hit film about a crazy schoolgirl who with her dad kidnaps the boy she fancys after he says no to taking her to the prom and tortures him,the film is a great black... Read more
Published 1 month ago by horrorfan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Slow....
You wait for the good parts to happen but it feels like forever as it's slow. If you like torture/ gore kind of movies then you'll like this one. Apart from that it's a good movie! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tanya
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another keeper
This movie is a must for any horror fan, unfortunately borrowed to a friend who failed to return, now have to repurchase. This movie is fantastic, perfect quality, worth the money!
Published 2 months ago by Ms. BA Woollcott
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed...
Read a lot of hype about this film- but was disappointed. Forgettable actors and story. There hss been a lot of good films out of Australia and New Zealand but this is not one of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Blu-ray fan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
This was sent to me by a friend living in Australia. It is a good Australian flik, with good twists and turns
Published 4 months ago by Tania
4.0 out of 5 stars
great film
great film cheesy in parts but one of those films you are glad you watched it gets better when you watch it again .
Published 5 months ago by tony
1.0 out of 5 stars
Pornographically sadistic waste of time
Let's be clear here, there's nothing wrong with a violent film or violent scenes, providing they are done with an intelligent script. Read more
Published 7 months ago by 1philone
4.0 out of 5 stars
"Daddy, can you make the hole bigger?"
Every so often you see a movie that really defies attempts to classify or pigeonhole it. As near as I can manage it, The Loved Ones is the unholy offspring of a mating between... Read more
Published 7 months ago by D'mo
2.0 out of 5 stars
Light hearted but pretty lame
This is a light hearted movie which basically revolves around one gory scene and a couple of dope gags. Read more
Published 8 months ago by R. Jefferies
1.0 out of 5 stars
Awful
Took no pleasure out of watching someone being tortured most of the way through the film. Expected a dark comedy, not fun for me i have a strong enough stomach but i struggled to... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kelly
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