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 | 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

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was shot in 18 days.

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Goofs

The statue that Lisa hits Kenneth with bounces slightly when it falls on the ground, obviously made of rubber.

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Quotes

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

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Connections

References Twin Peaks: Pilot (1990)

User Reviews

"Some people are just made for each other."

Love Object is a truly unique piece of horror. It's an unsettling film about a lonely guy who takes an unnatural liking to a "real doll." It's basically an ultra-realistic blow up doll...and very creepy I might add. But, when Kenneth falls in love with the new girl at work the doll does not take the news so well. I really don't want to go into the plot details here because the movie is kind of a slow burn that only works once (I've went back and watched it again and it's just not as interesting the second time). The ending is still fantastic though. What makes it work so well are the performances of Desmond Harrington and Melissa Sagemiller. Harrington is one brave actor; not at all afraid to just go for it. I can't imagine too many actors tackling this role. And Sagemiller is really putting herself out there as well. Rip Torn and Udo Kier put in some fun character work too. I recommend viewing Love Object at least once to see there are still good movies being made that don't get a wide theatrical release. A word of warning to the director though: people HATE alarm clocks and the sound that they make. I take away some points for the use of alarm clocks.