The Loved Ones

Brent, along with his father Dan, is driving down winding roads when a bloodied figure suddenly appears in front of them. In an attempt to avoid a collision, Brent swerves off the road, resulting in a tragic crash that takes his father's life, leaving him filled with guilt and despair.

In the aftermath of the accident, Brent struggles to cope with his father's death. Over the course of six months, he finds himself sinking into a cycle of guilt and depression, which affects his relationships and daily life.

While navigating school life, Brent declines an invitation to the formal from Lola Stone, opting to spend time with his girlfriend, Holly. Unbeknownst to him, Lola harbors an intense obsession for Brent and spies on their secret moments together.

Concerns about Brent's wellbeing lead his mother Carla to warn him against riding in the car with Holly, who lacks driving experience. Ignoring her warnings, Brent attempts to find solace at a lonely cliff, showcasing his desire to escape his emotional pain.

While at the cliff, Brent falls victim to an unseen force that knocks him unconscious. He awakens bound in a chair, confused and terrified, realizing he has been captured by Lola and her father, Eric, who have sinister plans for him.

Brent discovers that Lola and Eric have turned their home into a grotesque replica of a prom night. This horrifying setup includes the presence of a lobotomized woman, Bright Eyes, who is oblivious to the torture surrounding her.

Lola injects bleach into Brent's voice box, rendering him mute and helpless. This torment escalates as she pins him down, humiliates him, and showcases a scrapbook filled with her past victims, including Timmy Valentine, the figure whose presence led to Brent’s tragic accident.

In a particularly heinous act, Lola brands Brent's chest with her initials, symbolizing her ownership over him and deepening his psychological torment. Her sinister relationship with her father Eric is also revealed during this dark display.

Gaining a glimmer of hope, Brent uses a razor-sharp edge from his own wound to fight back against Eric. As events unfold, Eric loses his footing and tumbles into a cellar filled with the remnants of Lola's previous captives, showing the brutal reality of her actions.

As Brent turns the tables, Lola violently attacks him in a frenzied rage. In a shocking act of jealousy, she later turns on Bright Eyes, smothering her in a display of her deranged emotional state.

Concerned for Brent’s wellbeing, Holly alerts Mia's father, a tough police officer. Unfortunately, he arrives at Lola's home only to face her wrath, marking the beginning of a tragic end for his character.

After dispatching the officer, Lola reveals her sinister intentions, threatening Brent with horrific consequences for his mother Carla and his girlfriend Holly. Brent’s spirit begins to reawaken amidst the horrors he faces.

In a critical moment, Brent seizes the opportunity to emerge from his despair and confronts the situation head-on. He makes a daring escape and finds himself in a police cruiser, determined to save Holly and end Lola's reign of terror.

Brent takes decisive action by running down the injured Lola, finally delivering a fatal blow that brings her sadistic games to an end. This act of vengeance serves as a moment of catharsis for him as it signifies a reclaiming of his life.

After the chaos, Holly joins Brent in the police cruiser as they embark on the journey home. Upon arrival, they are met by Carla, who rushes to embrace Brent, symbolizing a fragile sense of hope for the family as they begin to mend their broken lives.