Mark A. Lewis's tragic-comic adventure ILL FATED plunges the viewer into the boxed-in world of Jimmy, a small-town teen who seeks a better life but who sees dead-end signs at every turn out...
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| Peter Outerbridge | ... | Earl | |
| Paul Campbell | ... | Jimmy | |
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John Callander | ... | Bobby |
| Nicki Clyne | ... | Barb | |
| John F. Parker | ... | Grampy | |
| Chris Gauthier | ... | Clayton | |
| Bill Croft | ... | Barry | |
| Kurt Evans | ... | Tom | |
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Brian Leslie | ... | Bud |
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Jane Sowerby | ... | Jan |
| Howard Siegel | ... | Stan | |
| Jennifer Copping | ... | Jennifer | |
| Joely Collins | ... | Beth | |
| Alejandro Rae | ... | Colt (as Alex Rae) | |
| Bill Mackenzie | ... | Chuck | |
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Mark A. Lewis's tragic-comic adventure ILL FATED plunges the viewer into the boxed-in world of Jimmy, a small-town teen who seeks a better life but who sees dead-end signs at every turn out of town. His vague plan to leave and "look into college" is complicated by a revolving door of small-town complications - the demands of his lumpen best friends, his troubled girlfriend, his promiscuous stepmother and cuckolded stepfather. But the biggest complication of all is the return of his womanizing biological dad Earl, who'd fled in Jimmy's infancy after impregnating the wife of a violent convict (also his best friend). Earl's return is a catalyst to disaster, and a palette for director Lewis to paint a hyper-realist picture of small-town dystopia.ul. Written by Prehumous Productions Inc.
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This movie was cleverly written, every scene has something to say either with words, background or props. The characters were hilarious. The acting was great. I think people that watch this movie and "get it", are more intelligent than those that didn't get it, or they despise Tragic Comedy. For those who found the movie confusing or bad...you weren't paying enough attention, give it another shot. The DOP was brilliant, which makes for some awe-inspiring shots (shot outside Kamploops, BC during their big fire a few years ago). I am proud to say this is a great Canadian movie and look forward to seeing more from Mark Lewis and John Callander. I would be honoured to be a part of any of their upcoming projects in the future. If you're lucky enough to rent a copy of Illfated, which is never in, laugh and enjoy.