Love Object (2003)
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42% of critics liked it
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54% of users liked it
(3,427 ratings)
Robert Parigi writes and directs the low-budget horror movie Love Object. Technical writer Kenneth (Desmond Harrington) is too shy to reveal his attraction to co-worker Lisa (Melissa Sagemiller). He's only able to relax after ordering Nikki, a Lisa-lookalike sex doll with realistic anatomy. The… More Robert Parigi writes and directs the low-budget horror movie Love Object. Technical writer Kenneth (Desmond Harrington) is too shy to reveal his attraction to co-worker Lisa (Melissa Sagemiller). He's only able to relax after ordering Nikki, a Lisa-lookalike sex doll with realistic anatomy. The new, sexually fullfilled Kenneth develops the confidence to talk to the real-life Lisa, but Nikki gets jealous. Kenneth starts to confuse reality with fantasy, leading to violence and gore. Rip Torn and Udo Kier appear in a cameo roles. Love Object premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2003. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Directed By
- Robert Parigi
- Written By
- Robert Parigi
- Genres
- Horror
R,
- In Theaters
- Nov 1, 2003 Wide
- Studio
- LionsGate Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Mark Jenkins, Washington Post
The sort of clumsy undertaking that trips up everyone and everything in it.
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, Los Angeles Times
Droll and modestly creepy horror film.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The movie reaches with increasing desperation toward humor and grisly sadism, and the mood is broken.
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Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune
While some pedestrian camerawork and spotty acting from supporting players deflate Love Object, it has enough juice -- and a surprising twist -- to keep fans of the slow-burn horror genre enthralled.
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Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle
What might have been a commentary on the objectification of women becomes an unrestrained forum for twisted ideas of sexuality.
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Cast
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Desmond Harrington
as Kenneth
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Melissa Sagemiller
as Lisa
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Udo Kier
as Radley
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Robert Bagnell
as Martin
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Michael Peña
as Ramirez
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Brad William Henke
as Dotson
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John Cassini
as Jason
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Rip Torn
as Mr. Novak
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Lyle Kanouse
as Stan
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John Burns
as Porn Store Clerk
