The Lovely Rejects
The Lovely Rejects

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The Lovely Rejects

2017
Movie
80 min
English

A film about youth, uncompromising rebellion, and love: "The Lovely Rejects" is the story of Cat and Joseph, two young lovers with chronic illnesses who meet while undergoing chemotherapy treatments. Tired of being in debt and battling with health insurance companies, the two go on the crime spree of their lives.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Jared CohnGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of estranged friends reunites for a weekend getaway at a remote cabin, only to discover they are not alone. As a sinister presence begins to pick them off one by one, they must confront their past grievances and fight for survival against an unseen, vengeful force.

Critical Reception

The Lovely Rejects received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uneven pacing. While some praised its atmospheric tension and a few suspenseful sequences, many found it to be a derivative entry in the slasher subgenre, failing to offer much in the way of originality. Audience reactions were similarly mixed, with some appreciating its straightforward horror elements and others expressing disappointment with its lack of innovation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Familiar horror tropes often overshadow any attempts at originality.

  • The film struggles with pacing, leading to moments of dullness between scares.

  • Some viewers appreciated the cabin-in-the-woods setting and tense atmosphere.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is scarce, with no discernible pattern of specific likes or dislikes being consistently reported.

Fun Fact

Director Jared Cohn is known for his prolific work in the low-budget horror and thriller genre, often directing multiple films within a single year.

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