Scorned (2013)

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Sadie and Kevin have decided to spend a romantic weekend together at his lake house. But when an unexpected- and unfortunate- text from her best friend Jennifer to Kevin reveals a lurid love affair between the two, Sadie spirals into a hunger for revenge.

Film Overview
"Scorned" is a thriller movie released in 2013. Directed by Mark Jones, it stars AnnaLynne McCord as Sadie and Billy Zane as Kevin. The plot centers around a love triangle in between Sadie, her boyfriend Kevin, and her best friend Jennifer, played by Viva Bianca. This love triangle takes an unsafe turn, resulting in an extreme plot of revenge. McCord's character, Sadie, reveals a lethal plan to make her unfaithful sweetheart and best friend pay for their deceit.

Plot
The movie unfolds with Sadie and Kevin in the preliminary phases of their love, taking pleasure in a weekend trip at their remote lake home. As Kevin will propose to Sadie, she discovers text messages from Jennifer on Kevin's phone, exposing their affair. Sad and cruel, Sadie decides to teach Kevin and Jennifer a lesson they would not forget. Sadie's past as a psychiatric nurse plays a pivotal role in the turn of events, as she puts her knowledge of torture and control to use.

Setting In Motion a Dangerous Revenge Plan
Figured out to make them pay, Sadie sets in motion a chilling vengeance strategy. She starts by knocking Kevin unconscious and connecting him up. When Jennifer comes to the lake home, Sadie traps her too. Sadie's cruel and calculated punishments encompass both physical abuse and mind games, attempting to evoke guilt and regret in Kevin and Jennifer for their betrayal. However, rather than revealing remorse, Kevin implicates Sadie of being mentally unsteady, attributing her reaction to a terrible event in her past.

The Climax
The climax of "Scorned" gets more intense as it includes a double cross and a planned escape. Jennifer, desperate to save herself, forms a fast alliance with a pizza shipment boy and assures him sexual favors in return for his assistance. This strategy, however, is uncovered by Sadie, who kills both the pizza boy and Jennifer. In the end, Sadie is challenged by the cops, led by an investigator played by Doug Drucker. Nevertheless, she handles to trick them and ultimately walks complimentary.

Conclusion
The psychological scary elements in "Scorned" highlight the dark depths that a scorned enthusiast can descend to in their pursuit of vengeance. The film attempts to delve into the complexity of relationships and betrayal, showcasing the dreadful repercussions of dishonesty and unfaithfulness. AnnaLynne McCord's performance sticks out as she skillfully carries out the role of a wronged woman developing into a bad guy. With its intense efficiency and twisted plot, "Scorned" supplies a darkly thrilling experience. Nevertheless, the movie also offers a cautionary tale about the harmful potential of revenge, leaving audiences with a bitter taste of the disastrous consequences of treachery in relationships.

Top Cast

  • AnnaLynne McCord (small)
    AnnaLynne McCord
    Sadie
  • Viva Bianca (small)
    Viva Bianca
    Jennifer
  • Billy Zane (small)
    Billy Zane
    Kevin
  • Doug Drucker
    Scary Guy
  • Juan Pablo Veza (small)
    Juan Pablo Veza
    Other Cop
  • Scott Knisley
    Detective
  • Sadie Katz (small)
    Sadie Katz
    Waitress
  • Joe Kurak (small)
    Joe Kurak
    Handsome Guy
  • Denise Glass
    Cute Waitress
  • Rich Grosso
    Dead Guy in Alley