Love Object (2003)

Kenneth is a socially awkward office worker who has little experience with romance. He buys a life-like sex doll in an attempt to rid him of his loneliness, but soon finds there may be a dark side to 'Nikki'.

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 | talking toy | slasher | killer doll | 

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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

Did You Know?

Trivia

The kidnapping scene was the first to be shot.

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Goofs

When Kenneth is first unwrapping Nikki, there are shots where there are differing amounts of Styrofoam packing material. One minute, a little, the next a lot.

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Quotes

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

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Connections

References Twin Peaks: Pilot (1989)

User Reviews

Love Object

My skepticism was expecting a gender reversal of Child's Play.

After seeing the flick it struck me as somewhere near the realm of Secretary, ReAnimator & American Psycho. It throws a humorous light on professional / emotional duality & the creepy perversions generated by repressed emotions.

Shot in 18 days & under a million $ this film is an excellent example of how a quality story, well executed, can easily be more entertaining than a star studded formulaic attempt at a blockbuster for a fraction of the cost. Film studios could make & market hundreds of films like this for the cost of a single Waterworld or Matrix Sequel. Introducing a fresh crowd of talent to the public & a higher grade of story to bored audiences.

A visually tasteful & cleverly executed film.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 September 2004 (France)

Also Known As:

Love Object

Filming Locations:

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

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,492, 16 February 2004

Gross USA:

$6,028

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,028

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