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  • 2012
  • R
  • Insurge Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2012
  • R
  • Insurge Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m

Summary Lola Stone asked Brent Mitchell to the prom, but Brent said no, and now he's screwed. What happens when Lola doesn't get what she wants? She enlists Daddy's help to throw a prom of her own where she is queen and Brent is king, whether he likes it or not. The Loved Ones is what happens when puppy love goes horribly, violently wrong. Brent...

Directed By: Sean Byrne

Written By: Sean Byrne

  • 2012
  • R
  • Insurge Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2012
  • R
  • Insurge Pictures
  • 1 h 24 m

The Loved Ones

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 54 User Ratings
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Summary Lola Stone asked Brent Mitchell to the prom, but Brent said no, and now he's screwed. What happens when Lola doesn't get what she wants? She enlists Daddy's help to throw a prom of her own where she is queen and Brent is king, whether he likes it or not. The Loved Ones is what happens when puppy love goes horribly, violently wrong. Brent...

Directed By: Sean Byrne

Written By: Sean Byrne

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Oct 16, 2020
It’s an impressive debut feature from writer/director Byrne who spills blood, boils brains and cannibalises naked teens with wicked energy.
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Jun 1, 2012
Like Carrie without the telekinesis, this horror movie replaces the supernatural with blunt brutality and dark humor to terrific effect.
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CuriousStranger
Jan 7, 2013
the loved ones is one of the creepiest, funniest, downright strangest films i've seen, it benefits from a slew of great performances, perfectly handled gallows humor, and chilling violence, for any self-respecting horror fan, it's a must see.
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MegWhiteley
Oct 26, 2012
Amazaing movie. Have an interesting trama, with an interesting development. The performances are really amazing. The sreenplay incredible. The Loved Ones is an interesting and very creppy movie.
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75
May 31, 2012
Sean Byrne endows his rote slasher material with the kind of blackly comic wit and levity that virtually guarantee its entry into the contemporary midnight-movie canon.
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70
Oct 16, 2020
There is clearly a lot of ambition to The Loved Ones and the near-brilliant leading performances help make the film a unique and terrifying experience.
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May 26, 2012
Transcends mere torture porn -- though there's plenty for the squeamish to squirm over here -- in its deftly controlled mix of empathy, grotesquerie and sardonic humor.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
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toheselue
Apr 8, 2014
Einer der besten Coming of Age Filme, die ich bisher gesehen habe. Gruslig, nicht unblutig, absolut innovativ in der Kombination "Horror" und "Teen-Movie" und sehr stylisch. Ich kann ihn nur empfehlen!
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Kiva
Jun 11, 2013
The story and the idea were smart. The actors were good and what happened in the film was interesting. I liked the movie though it was a bit cruel. However, It is one of the best thrillers I' ve seen and i recommend it to anybody who has no problems with violence
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liontigerbear
Jul 23, 2012
This is one go the great horror movies that are utterly disturbing, but you cannot look away. It gets more and more intense and horrifying as it goes along, with a brilliantly twisted performance by Robin McLeavy. A few moments of humour and a true Australian grounding make this a fine film.
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GagaForGhibli
Jun 3, 2012
Saw Meets Prom Night (Brittney Snow Version) The Plot Is Very Creative, And Has Alot Of Twists.. The Cast Was Good, Although They Are Not Well Known They Will Be After This Film.. Great Horror Movie!
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JLuis_001
Nov 6, 2021
The Loved Ones have a creepy and macabre aura. That's more than undeniable. But it is also undeniable that once the torture device becomes all that this story offers, then it becomes quite boring because as time runs its course, the only thing I had in mind was - because clearly we weren't going anywhere else - what's next for the poor bastard? And that ladies and gentlemen, is a tremendous waste.
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Production Company Screen Australia, Omnilab Media, Ambience Entertainment, Film Victoria, Melbourne International Film Festival
Release Date Jun 1, 2012
Duration 1 h 24 m
Rating R
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Tagline You don't have to die to go to hell
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Awards

Fright Meter Awards
• 6 Nominations
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
• 2 Nominations
Gérardmer Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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