The Loved Ones

Film 20 - (Sunday)

Another Austrialian film - and a belter. Late night horrer at it's best!

When Brent turns down his classmate Lola's invitation to the prom, she concocts a wildly violent plan for revenge.

Cast: Xavier Samuel - Brent Mitchell, Jessica McNamee - Brent Mitchell, Robin McLeavy - Lola and Victoria Thaine - Brent Mitchell

Written by Sean Byrne

Directed by Sean Byrne

What I liked? Everything!

What I didn't like? Nothing!

Summary: Another Australian film, starring a couple of upcoming movie stars. Xavier Samuel some may have seen him in Eclipse, I managed to miss this film! But he does look a promising young actor.
And Robin Mcleavy a very good young actress, well all the cast were very good, these two just had more screen time.

Everything about this film was right, from the cast, the script, and the music. To the twists, the gore and the ending, nothing was every out of place or forced. Sean Byrne has done a great job, with both the writing and the direction.
The colours throughout the film are striking, for a horror film the picture has such warmth, something typical horror films don’t use. They are all about the dark gloomy atmosphere, but the Loved Ones turns that on it’s head, and the pay off seems so much more shocking!

Lola is a nutter, and Robin McLeavy nails it, her wild eyes twinkle as though its just so normal. Her Dad isn’t all there either and between the two of them they make a terrifying duo.

Samuel is brilliant as the victim, and he also nails his part as well. Both are helped by a brilliant script and backed up by the rest of the cast.

This film isn’t all doom and gloom, and like nearly all great horror films it has enough humour in it to relief the tension. As with the horror the humour is pitch perfect too!

Another contender for my favourite film of the festival.

What a great Sunday evening’s entertainment!

Overall another Outstanding film (10/10)