Love Object (2003)

The twisted tale of Kenneth, socially insecure technical writer who forms an obsessive relationship with "Nikki", an anatomically accurate silicone sex doll he orders over the Internet. ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Parigi

Writer:

Robert Parigi

Stars:

Desmond Harrington, Melissa Sagemiller, Udo Kier

5 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Desmond Harrington	...	Kenneth Winslow
Melissa Sagemiller	...	Lisa Bellmer
Udo Kier	...	Radley
Rip Torn	...	Novak
Robert Bagnell	...	Martin
Brad William Henke	...	Dotson (as Brad Henke)
John Cassini	...	Jason
Camille Guaty	...	Counter Girl
Michael Peña	...	Ramirez
Edie Mirman	...	Saleswoman
Lyle Kanouse	...	Stan
Ellen Greene	...	Typing Supervisor
Opal Anchel	...	Doris
John Joseph Burns	...	Porn Clerk

Storyline

The twisted tale of Kenneth, socially insecure technical writer who forms an obsessive relationship with "Nikki", an anatomically accurate silicone sex doll he orders over the Internet. Because of his experience with his new toy, Kenneth's life takes a turn for the better when his newfound romantic skills attract the attention of Lisa, a co-worker at his office. But when the doll's jealous personality invades his consciousness, Kenneth becomes trapped in a perverse triangle, torn between the dominating, silicone Nikki and the flesh-and-blood Lisa.

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Plot Keywords:

sex doll | abduction | doll | office | technical writer | 

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Taglines:

Some people are just made for each other.

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, sexuality and language

Details

Official Sites:

Bac Films [France]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 September 2004 (France)

Also Known As:

Erotiko antikeimeno

Filming Locations:

Lacy Street Production Center - 2630 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Base 12 Productions, Catapult Films, ContentFilm

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min (Fantasy Film Fest)

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The kidnapping scene was the first to be shot.

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Goofs

When Kenneth is first holding the Modern Leisure Appliances postcard picture side up, we see on the underside some smaller pictures of different variations of the doll. When he turns it over, it bears only blank space and the MLA contact info.

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Quotes

Kenneth Winslow: Relationships come and go, but plastination is forever!

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Connections

References Citizen Kane (1941)

User Reviews

Psychotic Sex Dolls!!!

LOVE OBJECT is a very cool, original film. Basic premise: Kenneth works at a company that writes owners manuals for products. He's the best in the biz but he has a big project coming up and his boss (played by the legendary Rip Torn) gets him an assistant. Kenneth doesn't want an assistant but the boss-man insists, and it turns out the assistant is kinda hot, so after a while, Kenneth doesn't mind quite so much. In fact, Kenneth starts to date the assistant, but Kenneth isn't all-together in the head. He buys a "real-life" sex doll to act out his fantasies on, and eventually the doll starts taking over his life, including talking to and stalking him. It just gets weirder from there, building to LOVE OBJECT's pretty cool climax. This is a strange little film that hasn't really gotten enough credit. It's well acted, kinda creepy, and very original. There's no real gore to speak of, so those looking for ultra-violence can pass this one up. But for something different, give this one a shot. This film kinda reminds me of the film MAY, in the fact that they're both small, strange films that most people either really like or really don't, with not much middle-ground. Personally, I like both and recommend taking a look at LOVE OBJECT 8/10