Evil Words
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Synopsis
One day, for no apparent reason, a cop kills 11 children. The same day, horror novelist Thomas Roy tries to commit suicide after cutting his fingers. At first glance, nothing seems to link the two events – until Dr. Paul Lacasse, a disillusioned psychiatrist, takes over the case. Prompted by his colleague Jeanne, a fan of Thomas Roy, Dr. Lacasse investigates the writer’s past. Hounded by a gossip columnist, Dr. Lacasse uncovers a series of troubling facts that bolster his convictions about the case. As he tries to reassemble the pieces of the puzzle in order to better treat the famous writer, Dr. Lacasse is dragged further and further into a series of events, with terrifying consequences.
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Michel Côté
Paul Lacasse
Patrick Huard
Thomas Roy
Catherine Florent
Jeanne Marcoux
Albert Millaire
Father Lemay
Jean L'Italien
Charles Monette
Jacques Lavallée
Patrick Michaud
Jean-Pierre Bergeron
Father Boudreault
Nicolas Canuel
Father Pivot
Normand D'Amour
Louis Archambault
Geneviève Laroche
Julie Picard
Frédérique Collin
Madame Hénault
Annette Garant
Nicole
Christine Foley
Claudette Roy
Alexis Bélec
Young Father Lemay
Paul Doucet
Inspector Goulet
Guy Boutet
Steve
Patrice Bélanger
Young Thomas Roy
Patrick Senécal
Karl Bolduc
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.63x
-$1.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Éric Tessier
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Senécal, Éric Tessier
- Original Title
- Sur le seuil
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $3.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- GO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Éric Tessier
Patrick Senécal, Éric Tessier
Denis-Noël Mostert
Alain Baril
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Tessier
Director
Patrick Senécal
Screenplay
Alain Baril
Editor
Denis-Noël Mostert
Director of Photography
Éric Tessier
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evil Words
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What is Evil Words about?
One day, for no apparent reason, a cop kills 11 children. The same day, horror novelist Thomas Roy tries to commit suicide after cutting his fingers. At first glance, nothing seems to link the two events – until Dr. Paul Lacasse, a disillusioned psychiatrist, takes over the case. Prompted by his colleague Jeanne, a fan of Thomas Roy, Dr. Lacasse investigates the writer’s past. Hounded by a gossip columnist, Dr. Lacasse uncovers a series of troubling facts that bolster his convictions about the case. As he tries to reassemble the pieces of the puzzle in order to better treat the famous writer, Dr. Lacasse is dragged further and further into a series of events, with terrifying consequences.
Who directed Evil Words?
Evil Words was directed by Éric Tessier.
Who stars in Evil Words?
The principal cast of Evil Words includes Michel Côté, Patrick Huard, Catherine Florent, Albert Millaire, Jean L'Italien.
When was Evil Words released and how long is it?
Evil Words was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Evil Words?
Evil Words had a reported production budget of $3.2M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (0.63 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Is Evil Words based on a book or true story?
Evil Words is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patrick Senécal".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Evil Words?
Evil Words holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).