For the sorority of Delta Pi Zeta at Benhurst University, an older and more experienced sister is designated as a "Big" while a new pledge is labeled a "Little." The idea is to form a symbiotic relationship between the sisters. Such is the relationship of the new pledge Drea Davrow and the chapter president, Callie Thompson. But instead of becoming closer, the two sisters are progressively drawn apart during the unfolding drama.
Perhaps unintentionally, the filmmakers presented the picture of a deeply disturbing and unpleasant environment among the sisters of Delta Pi. The previous year, Drea's older sister, Gaby, was one of the Delta Pi sisters, and she was murdered outside the sorority house. Now, on "Pref Night," Drea receives an ominous note that suggests foul play within the sorority led to her sister's death.
The Kappa Tau fraternity was even more of a depraved environment with the playboy baseball star Edward Joseph "Eddie" Hale, the erstwhile boyfriend of Callie. Eddie was likely involved in some capacity in the death of Gaby.
The truly genuine expression of friendship and support was apparent in the relationship of Drea and her roommate Jess, who was not invited to join the sorority. Jess provided the kind of commitment lacking in the sisterhood.
One of our favorite actresses, Ashley "Lifetime" Jones, played the minor role of Rebecca, the "house mother" of Delta Pi. But when it turns out that Rebecca is also Eddie's mother, the plot thickens.
While the performances were uniformly excellent, the pacing of the film was sluggish. And too many people knew too many details about the unsavory members of Delta Pi and Kappa Tau to make it unlikely that the death of Gaby Davrow could have ever been ruled a random act of violence due to a mugging.
There was a touching scene in the film when the sweethearts of Delta Pi sang their theme song. But the only member of the sorority to model the values espoused in the song was Drea.
Perhaps unintentionally, the filmmakers presented the picture of a deeply disturbing and unpleasant environment among the sisters of Delta Pi. The previous year, Drea's older sister, Gaby, was one of the Delta Pi sisters, and she was murdered outside the sorority house. Now, on "Pref Night," Drea receives an ominous note that suggests foul play within the sorority led to her sister's death.
The Kappa Tau fraternity was even more of a depraved environment with the playboy baseball star Edward Joseph "Eddie" Hale, the erstwhile boyfriend of Callie. Eddie was likely involved in some capacity in the death of Gaby.
The truly genuine expression of friendship and support was apparent in the relationship of Drea and her roommate Jess, who was not invited to join the sorority. Jess provided the kind of commitment lacking in the sisterhood.
One of our favorite actresses, Ashley "Lifetime" Jones, played the minor role of Rebecca, the "house mother" of Delta Pi. But when it turns out that Rebecca is also Eddie's mother, the plot thickens.
While the performances were uniformly excellent, the pacing of the film was sluggish. And too many people knew too many details about the unsavory members of Delta Pi and Kappa Tau to make it unlikely that the death of Gaby Davrow could have ever been ruled a random act of violence due to a mugging.
There was a touching scene in the film when the sweethearts of Delta Pi sang their theme song. But the only member of the sorority to model the values espoused in the song was Drea.
