Horrorthon: The Lost October 28, 2006

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451102/

Far more unsettlingly savage than most horror thrillers, director Chris Sivertson’s potently pulpy and pur- posefully lurid drama is based on the cult novel by Jack Ketchum. Small- town pretty boy Ray Pye (fearlessly played by Marc Senter) is a charismat- ic sociopath who thrill-kills two young women in the woods. Four year later, he is still the chief suspect, but the unhinged Casanova is too crafty to incriminate himself—until, that is, he falls for Katherine (Robin Sydney), a well-bred beauty who wants to take a walk on the wild side. As the film focuses on the ineffably perverse rela- tionship between Ray and Katherine, Sivertson ratchets up the suspense and boldly introduces an element of romantic tragedy. The results make for one of the most original and pow- erful American independent films of recent years. A festival highlight, but be warned that the horrific climax will test the strongest of stomachs.

Official Website: http://www.horrorthon.com