SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped

GazerRise Fantastic!

SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

D Rahul Raj Jsd It's Mr. Marc Senter's Birthday (July 18), so to honor him, I watched one of his films called The Lost, which is an adaptation of Master Jack Ketchum's novel of the same name. Directed by Chris Sivertson (Director of Brawler 2011, I Know Who Killed Me 2007), who wrote for the screen, as well. Produced by Lucky McKee (Director of May 2002, The Woman 2011) and his father, Mike McKee. Also featuring Shay Astar (Ernest Scared Stupid 1991), Robin Sydney (Evil Bong film series), Megan Henning (I Know Who Killed Me 2007), Alex Frost (Elephant 2003), Michael Bowen (Kill Bill film series), Katie Cassidy (Black X-Mas 2006), Richard Riehle (Red 2008), Jesse Hlubik (Violent Blue 2011), Erin Brown, aka Misty Mundae (Masters Of Horror - Sick Girl), Eddie Steeples (Would You Rather 2012), Justin Stone (Wicked Lake 2008), Legendary Queen Of Horror, Dee Wallace (The Howling 1981) and the Late Great Ed Lauter (Cujo 1983).It's about a crazy lunatic charismatic boy named Ray Pye (who puts crushed beer cans in his boots to make himself look taller), who takes power and control by killing two innocent girls for excitement. Four years later, he has never been caught but remains a suspect. What's coming next? A crime drama tale filled with the atmosphere of partying, drugs, sex, obsession, and rock and roll, with an extreme psychological berserk explosive disturbing intense climax!!! What is terrifying and horrifying is that this is based on a true story that stunned America.The first time I watched this was with my Dad back in 2012, and we were completely blown away by this movie. My Dad looked at me and said, "Play it again, son." And I was like, "Yeah." We watched it two times in a row, and that wasn't enough. We watched it so many times in a week, we lost count. Marc gave an unforgettable, twisted, mind blowing, ass kicking, out of this world performance, or, as I say, there are no words to describe his talent, he's just a super guy. He was phenomenal not only in this movie, but in all of his films that I have seen, like Wicked Lake, Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever, Brawler, Red White and Blue, Starry Eyes - Film and Tales Of Halloween. The rest of his films are on my list, The Devil's Carnival is my next one to get.This was the first film of Marc's that my Dad and I saw, and we're huge fans of him. My Dad and I talked about planning to meet Marc Senter one day, but the sad part is, my Dad passed in 2013, and Marc was one of his top favorites actors. He told me Marc Senter belongs in the same league as Legends Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, and I totally agree. If Marc is on board in any film, whether it's high or low budget, it doesn't matter, because he will give us a performance that will truly be satisfying and talked about. If you've never seen any films of Marc Senter, please do, and start with The Lost. He's guaranteed to be an Oscar Winner in the future!!!

Scott LeBrun Jack Ketchum's novel, itself inspired by a true story, provides the basis for this chilling look at the actions of a young sociopath, not giving a damn about anybody or anything, and capable of chilling acts of violence. One day, he murders two young women, and his two friends, despite their misgivings about his character, cover up for him. Cut to four years later, and he's still walking around free. Detectives know he's guilty, but can't prove it. It's only a matter of time until the unhinged young man will explode again, and when he believes the people in his life, including his new girlfriend, are all betraying him or letting him down, the stage is set for a bloody revenge.This works more like a series of episodes for a while, rather than an ongoing story, and is deliberately paced and character driven. Writer / co-producer / director Chris Sivertson sometimes goes for stylistic flourishes, but more often than not handles the material in a straightforward manner. It manages to be subtly spooky and only towards the end does it really get intense; this final act is shocking in its brutality. There's a bit of titillation (breast shots and full fledged nudity) and a respectable amount of gore at the end. As the movie goes on, one feels more and more uncomfortable in the presence of such a smarmy psycho. Actor Marc Senter is compelling in the lead role of Ray Pye, playing him with an effective mixture of uneasy charm and genuine creepiness. His co-stars Shay Astar, Alex Frost, Megan Henning, and Robin Sydney are also good in their own way, and some excellent veterans - Michael Bowen, Ed Lauter, and Dee Wallace - provide some wonderful support. Lauter has one of his best roles in a while, but it's disappointing to see Wallace's participation basically limited to one big scene. Ruby Larocca and always delectable Misty Mundae play the murder victims in the opening sequence.One may wish that the ending weren't as abrupt as it is (there's no epilogue of any kind), but all in all "The Lost" is fairly potent stuff that doesn't leave the viewer unaffected. Ketchum really is a master at telling these grim and gut wrenching horror stories.Seven out of 10.

dbryn I'd like to think that I am at least as insightful as an average person. Having studied the craft and written a couple of screenplays myself, I'm at a loss of words - which doesn't happen very often. Maybe one has to read the book, which I'm guessing is far superior to this cinematic mess, in order to follow or 'get' what the purpose of the film is. Three teens in the woods stumble upon two girls in the woods, they're shot. OK, good start... but then we jump to a cast of characters with a LOUSY setup. Who are they? How do they relate to the story? It takes too much effort to piece it together and my 30mins+ we don't really care - we're LOST! The setups in the film don't really have any satisfying payoffs and there's a lot of ON THE NOSE scenes that are placed in order to ensure the audience understands the plot that hangs together by a thread. Are we the audience suppose to root for Ray? I don't think so. Is there even a protagonist in the film? I don't think so. So are we the audience just sitting through a bad movie that showcases a villains dark side? Totally unsatisfying. Again, no comment on the book... I'm sure it's wonderful in a dark kind of way, but it's likely an impossible feat to convert that story into a successful film - this one has failed. Yes, the audience is the only thing about this movie that is clearly LOST and this is likely the worst or second worst movie I've seen in years.

techtaketwo First, whilst i'm sure the filmmakers did not have a substantial budget, I did not notice any telltale signs of a low budget production. Second, the story is fascinating. Characters at the polar extreme of an intriguing personality type make great film subjects. Despite the lead character's cavalier attitude to the murder of other HUMAN BEINGS(!) the story is nonetheless believable. This is a great credit to the filmmakers. The beer cans in Ray's boots to elevate his stature and the make-up to smooth over any cracks in a fragile (almost porcelain) veneer plainly expose the vanity of a seriously self-obsessed individual. Finally, the lead actor playing the part of Ray Pye ABSOLUTELY nails it.I don't like indie films generally but this was a winner. If you like films like 'seven' and '8mm' then i'd happily recommend this movie.