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Evil Words

2003Movie1 h 40 min

HorrorMystery
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Éric Tessier
Written by
Éric Tessier, Patrick Senécal
Produced by
Gabriel Pelletier, Martine Beauchemin, Jacques Langlois
Music by
Mathieu Beaudin, Simon Goulet, Louis Hone

Everyone

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Facts

October 3, 2003 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 3, 2003
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
French
Made in
Canada
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Evil Words?"

Questions about Evil Words

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Evil Words?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Evil Words worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.3).

Will Evil Words scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension, but 5 for scares.

Will I feel good after watching Evil Words?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was Evil Words a box office flop?

Budget$3 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 63% of its budget.

Is Evil Words in English?

French

No, it was made in French.