2014
1 h 44 m

2014
1 h 44 m

Summary When single father Tom Hawkins' (Kevin O'Donnell) son is abducted and murdered, the FBI, led by agent Mike Sheehy (James Naughton), notify him that the homicide appears to be part of a string of crimes carried out by an enigmatic sect. In response, Hawkins inserts himself into the investigation and embarks on a cunning path of revenge a...

Directed By: Gregory W. Friedle

2014
1 h 44 m

2014
1 h 44 m

The Word

Name: The Word
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Released: 2014-08-15
Duration: 1 min 44 s
Rating: 20
Cast: Kevin O'Donnell, James Naughton, Maggie Lacey, Kelly AuCoin, Quincy Dunn-Baker

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Gregory W. Friedle

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews

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The New York Times

Aug 14, 2014

The Word is never boring, though that has as much to do with the mounting absurdities and ripe acting as it does with the resourceful use of crosscutting by the director, Gregory W. Friedle.

By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Aug 14, 2014

Fails to rise above the inherent sordidness of the subject matter. It’s indifferently acted and directed, though it generates a measure of suspense and queasy fascination.

By Stephen Farber FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Aug 12, 2014

Attempts to offer the white-knuckle gratifications of a studio procedural with a conspicuous lack of production values, screen talent, plausibility, originality, or a lick of aesthetic flair.

By Aaron Hillis FULL REVIEW

The Dissolve

Aug 14, 2014

Director Gregory W. Friedle, his cast, and crew perform their jobs so poorly across the board, it’s an inadvertent negative demonstration of the professionalism separating even the shoddiest Hollywood production from this kind of self-financed amateur-hour attempt.

By Vadim Rizov FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Scarlet Sky Productions, Monolith Pictures (II)

Release Date Aug 15, 2014

Duration 1 h 44 m

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Tagline The Lord tested his faith. He tested the Lord's mercy.

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Awards

Manhattan Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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Kevin O'Donnell

Tom Hawkins

James Naughton

Mike Sheehy

Maggie Lacey

Tracy Brodeur

Kelly AuCoin

Sean Higgins

Quincy Dunn-Baker

Andrew Miller

James McMenamin

Paul Carney

Michael Shulman

David Richardson

Natalia Payne

Lisa Zeliski

Brian Sgambati

Anthony Fiore

Daniella Van Graas

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Chase Blackburn

Rick Taylor

Phil 'Skippy' Adams

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Sherry H. Arell

Judge Francis Brennan

Michael Boyne

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Guy A. Fortt

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Thomas Goodin

Dominic Langone

Charles Grady

Alvin Turner

Joel Grimaldi

Kid at stand

Richmond Hoxie

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