Short and sweet review.So there are have been numerous cases of teen suicide in the news over the last few years. No one likes bullies, but does that make it okay to murder them in cold blood.The characters: The characters were alright, they seamed to bully just because they saw it as a joke. They weren't psychotic, or evil. They were just stupid kids having "fun". Justine was a half way decent character, she was hurtful without realizing it. Marcus was somewhat likable idiot. Bradley reminded me Travis Van Winkle, you know he always plays the douche bag, they were almost identical. And that's all I remember of them.The Mullet: Now this guy comes off as more of a psychopath. From what I made of this character, he was a creeper. He seamed to have an unhealthy obsession with Justine, even though clearly he should leave it alone and be contempt with his situation. Teens don't understand that being bullied in high school is awe full, but it will pass. I doubt he would have got over it with his introverted and shy way of being. Kids see him as a easy target, I don't know, maybe he should have done something about it. I don't understand teenagers, so I don't know what I am trying to say without offending sensitive people. Be tough, is all I can say.People knew better than to mess with me, where as if people messed with a weaker person, they would have no resistance. You gotta be one MEEANNN Mutha to make it in these type of situations.The theme: So the theme is, if your being bullied, fantasize about how you'll kill them. I mean, these bullies were clearly terrified the whole time. Teach them a lesson, assert dominance, don't brutally stalk and murder them. I never faced bullying, so I can't speak for the subject.Overall, the movie poorly made, especially about such a touchy and serious subject matter. The film is too comedic and upbeat, it doesn't work or convey any positive message. And quite possibly made by someone who experienced such treatment, and had such thoughts.

Somewhere in England, distraught and disheveled Tuppence Middleton (as Justine Fielding) is led out of school by the police. What this young woman is doing in school, and what happened to Ms. Middleton, is a mystery. Next, we flashback to "5 days earlier." A seemingly popular, pretty Middleton is delivering the eulogy for overweight, asthmatic Calvin Dean (as Darren "Shrek" Mullet). Mr. Dean committed suicide after extensive bullying at Fairview High School. His only friend was apparently Olly Alexander (as Jason Banks), who helps the cast by looking like he could be actually in high school. Middleton is called the "Head Girl"...(The term "Head Girl" is used to describe a prominent pupil in the UK. I looked it up)...Middleton hadn't noticed big Dean, who desired Middleton while he was alive. She is more aroused by Dimitri Leonidas (as Alex). Everyone made the deceased's life miserable, with handsome blond Alex Pettyfer (as Bradley White) and sexily nasty girlfriend April Pearson (as Natasha Cummings) leading the pack. With a knack for piercing and chopping off body parts, Dean returns from the dead to seek his bloody revenge. "Tormented" is your standard student revenge with gory intent movie. It's interesting due to the British setting and a humorous edge; plus, it moves briskly under Jon Wright's direction. Too bad the film is heartless.***** Tormented (5/22/09) Jon Wright ~ Tuppence Middleton, Dimitri Leonidas, Calvin Dean, Alex Pettyfer

This movie inhabits the most dangerous area for movies, the gray area, it was labeled as a comedy horror but at no point during the movie was i scared or amused. In the beginning i thought it might be special. But then as soon as i saw the undead kid i knew it was crap. He doesn't look terrifying or even frightening just kind of annoying.I mean, who comes back from the dead with evil powers and starts off their haunting career by sending scary text messages?Also this movie was praised by people for "really showing how bad bullying is" but no "bully" would ever, ever, EVER take a kids inhaler during an asthma attack and hide it.The size of it is this movie isn't good enough to be remembered or even bad enough too be remembered it's just kinda there.

In the film Tormented, one of the best acting performances was Alex Pettyfer (Bradley). He was a stereotypical bully who caused Darren Mullet to commit suicide. This was good because it shows the consequences of serious bullying in schools. During the start of the film it is not obvious how significant the inhaler is but during the course of the film it has more of an impact on how Darren survived. The setting of the film was good as it is set throughout the school and is based on a normal teenager's life.However despite the positive things there are still negative things about it. The film is not realistic due to the gruesome ways in which the people died. For example the pencils being stuck up Jason's nose and headphones being stuck on the guy's head causing severe bleeding to the ears. It is also unrealistic as he is a ghost however people are still able to punch and kick him and stab him in the stomach. Also when the banner was put up on the roof saying that one of them 'takes it up the arse' this is unrealistic as no one would be able to put the banner up without getting caught by a member of staff. The police would also close the school after the first killing. There was also an unfair portrayal of teachers as they seemed to ignore bullying and there was a lack of parents in the film.Overall the film was quite unrealistic, with a lot of predictable events. Despite it not being a blockbuster film and it was on a low budget I was expecting a lot better ending as it was an anti-climax.