The Widower (1999)

Milton Smythe is unable to accept the death of his beloved wife. Although she no longer moves or speaks, he still hears her, and he is determined to stay together. But Milton feels that he is being watched, and he is.

Director:

Marcus Rogers

Writer:

Ed Kedzierski

Stars:

Shawn Milsted, K. Ramona Orr, Irene Miscisco

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shawn Milsted	...	Milton
K. Ramona Orr	...	Wife
Irene Miscisco	...	Mrs. Wutzernaim Hirsch / Flashback Nightclub Patron
Tim Trylinski	...	Det. Rind
Darren Andrichuk	...	Partner (as Darren Andrichuck)
Jello Biafra	...	Vance / Satan
Watermelon	...	Landlady
June B. Wilde	...	Grace
Ian Boothby	...	Camera Shop Jerk
Ian Ross McDonald	...	Frank the Therapist
Scott Owen	...	Gas Jockey
Joe Keithley	...	Bartender (as Joey 'Shithead' Keithley)
Pearce Visser	...	Snotty Date
Kevin McBride	...	Cabbie
Aaron Harrison	...	Junkie #1

Storyline

Milton Smythe is unable to accept the unexpected death of his dearly beloved wife. Although she no longer moves or speaks, at least not out loud, Milton still hears her, he is determined to stay together. He knows, at least on some level, that his wife's rapidly deteriorating condition is becoming difficult to conceal and his efforts to keep things quiet are not going too smoothly. The pushy landlady forces her way into the apartment at the worst time, and his suspicious, foul mouthed sister-in-law keeps calling, getting more and more abusive. Milt's mounting anxiety, guilt and paranoia are causing him to experience hallucinations. Milton feels that he is being watched, and he is... When Milton's nosy neighbor, Mrs. Hirsch calls Detective Rind, it takes a lot of pestering to get any response. Detective Cliff Rind is a man who cares deeply about keeping his job free of complications. Rind and his rookie partner leisurely begin their investigation over coffee and donuts. Finally, when ...

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Taglines:

He loved her more than life itself.

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 September 2013 (France)

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinestir, Fenian Films, AM Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

Special Thanks to Everyone who helped create this film

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Connections

Remake of The Widower (1988)

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Soundtracks

I Need You
Written by Nomeansno (as NoMeansNo)
Performed by Nomeansno (as Nomeans No)
Courtesy of Moredam Records © 1998

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