The Loved Ones Review

The Loved Ones - As most know prom can be that magical event you will never forget or if you are like Brent and turn down a girl's invitation to prom, it really does end up being a night he will never forget! As Brent deals with a family tragedy getting high and checking out seems to be his only goal in life. So, when Lola asks him to the dance and he declines, Brent soon learns that turning down a girl and be a tortuous experience.

I realize I am late to the party on viewing this film considering it came out in 2009, but Fearnet had it on and I had been really wanting to see it. I really enjoy this flick and I would love to see Australian horror gain a footing over here because they know how to do horror. 

The Loved Ones has some nice twists and turns I didn't see coming, which are always great moments in horror. Even though Lola is completely sinister and evil throughout this film, you still feel a shred of sympathy for her. There is a feeling of uneasiness in these types of movies, but it doesn't keep you from wanting to see it through to the end. I do wish they had done more with Jamie (Brent's friend) and Mia (his prom date) in the movie, all their scenes never really connected to the story for me. I was waiting to see what role they would play in the film, but that never really panned out.  

Overall this is a solid film and I was surprised by how much I really enjoyed it. Trust me when I say you will not want to turn down this trip to the "prom" because watching Lola and her diabolical plan to make Brent her prom date does make it a night to remember!