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The Loved Ones

2010 · 84 min

A grimy, nerve-shredding descent into sadistic captivity that balances sick humor with genuine dread and a surprisingly tender core.

Directed by
Sean Byrne
Genres
Horror
Starring
Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton
Tagline
Don't break her heart
Overview
When Brent turns down his classmate Lola's invitation to the prom, she concocts a wildly violent plan for revenge.

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Directed by
Sean Byrne
Genres
Horror
Starring
Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • obsession
  • grief
  • survival
  • madness
Places
  • small town
  • single country house
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror8
Humour3
Realism6
Romance2
Tension8
Darkness9
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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horror
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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