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Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word

  • 20162016
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
1.3K
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POPULARITY
57,759
8,747
Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word (2016)
When a young man is executed for committing murder, he leaves behind a curse letter, promising vengeance for all those connected to his unfair trial.
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When a young man is executed for committing murder, he leaves behind a curse letter, promising vengeance for all those connected to his unfair trial.When a young man is executed for committing murder, he leaves behind a curse letter, promising vengeance for all those connected to his unfair trial.When a young man is executed for committing murder, he leaves behind a curse letter, promising vengeance for all those connected to his unfair trial.
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
57,759
8,747
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    • Director
      • Simon Rumley
    • Writers
      • Ben Ketai(screenplay)
      • Tony Giglio(story)
      • Marc Haimes(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Sean Patrick Flanery
      • Erin Cummings
      • Mike Doyle
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Simon Rumley
    • Writers
      • Ben Ketai(screenplay)
      • Tony Giglio(story)
      • Marc Haimes(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Sean Patrick Flanery
      • Erin Cummings
      • Mike Doyle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Trailer 2:09
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    Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word

    Photos16

    Devin Bonnée, Michael C Hollandsworth, Tim Childress, and Tommy Hill in Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word (2016)
    Devin Bonnée in Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word (2016)
    Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word (2016)
    Sean Patrick Flanery and Jon Arthur in Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word (2016)
    Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word (2016)
    Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word (2016)
    Cassie Shea Watson in Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word (2016)
    Devin Bonnée in Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word (2016)
    Still of Jon Michael Davis in Johnny Frank Garrett’s Last Word (2016)
    Milton Kam, Simon Rumley, and Jeff Fuller in Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word (2016)
    Sean Patrick Flanery and Jon Arthur in Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word (2016)
    With Simon Rumley, director, and Milton Kam, director of photography, at SXSW screening of "Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word."

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    Sean Patrick Flanery
    Sean Patrick Flanery
    • Danny Hill
    Erin Cummings
    Erin Cummings
    • Lara Redman
    Mike Doyle
    Mike Doyle
    • Adam Redman
    Sue Rock
    Sue Rock
    • Harmony
    Mike Gassaway
    Mike Gassaway
    • Harold Pinkman
    Jon Michael Davis
    Jon Michael Davis
    • Doctor Andrews
    Cassie Shea Watson
    Cassie Shea Watson
    • Kathy Jones
    Julia Lashae
    Julia Lashae
    • Juror #3
    Dodge Prince
    Dodge Prince
    • Sam
    Jon Arthur
    • Police Chief
    Heather L. Tyler
    Heather L. Tyler
    • Carol Moore
    Holt Boggs
    Holt Boggs
    • Impassioned Man
    Chip Joslin
    Chip Joslin
    • Attendant
    Arthur Richardson
    Arthur Richardson
    • Chago
    Gregory Fountain
    Gregory Fountain
    • Amarillo Police Officer
    Carol Hickey
    Carol Hickey
    • Sister Pacifica
    Omar Rubio
    • Bailiff
    Devin Bonnée
    Devin Bonnée
    • Johnny Frank Garrett
    • Director
      • Simon Rumley
    • Writers
      • Ben Ketai(screenplay) (story)
      • Tony Giglio(story)
      • Marc Haimes(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Based on the documentary "The Last Word" by Jesse Quackenbush.
    • Goofs
      When he was walking in the road, after the pickup truck crashed. There was a semi truck coming at him. The time the driver hit his brakes and then stops. Is way way way to shot. Truck + weight + conditions = 50-100 yards to stop. He would also had plenty of time to get out of the way.
    • Quotes

      Danny Hill: The bastard's dead!

      Adam Redman: A part of him isn't... sir!

    • Crazy credits
      After the last scene a title card names those with connections to the case who died under mysterious circumstances.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Frightfest 2016: In Conversation With (2016)

    User reviews17

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Horror or Extreme Drama?
    According to the prosecution, on the morning of October 31, 1981, Johnny Frank Garrett raped, strangled, and killed 76-year-old Sister Tadea Benz in the St. Francis Convent of Amarillo, Texas. This film asks: what if he was innocent, and what is he was able to affect his accusers from beyond the grave?

    The concept behind this film is an interesting one. The case is real, and was the subject of a documentary from director Jesse Quackenbush. What the writers did here was take the documentary as inspiration and a jumping-off point, and in the process gave the ghost of Garrett a voice.

    For genre fans, the first thing that will be obvious is the inclusion of a few choice names. We have an ambitious district attorney played by Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints). We have director Simon Rumley, who shocked viewers with "P is for Pressure". Perhaps most interesting, though, is the composer: Simon Boswell, a prolific musician who got his start with movies thanks to Dario Argento.

    Rumley came on board with the script already written, but he was a wise choice if the producers wanted someone to put their own stamp on the material. Rumley prefers to see his work as "extreme drama" rather than horror, and this project gives him plenty of opportunity for social commentary: the Texas death penalty, a miscarriage of justice, strong religious overtones… there is a message under the veneer of a revenge story.

    Some critics have complained of "schlocky, bad acting", and Curt McCarl specifically said it's "shameful that an opportunity to tell an honest story was wasted on this schlock." Yes, multiple reviews have used the word schlock. And, sure, some of the acting is a bit over-the-top. But the film has a style all its own and some practical touches (including the lethal injection needle and the teacher's makeup) that should be applauded for their authenticity. Even the effort to get 90s-era computers and whatnot was probably no small task.

    "Last Word" is not going to be the must-see horror film of 2017, but it certainly has its merits and is worth a look. If nothing else, it might bring increased attention to the documentary and original court case. And with Simon Rumley being a rising star, it never hurts to get acquainted with his work now (if you haven't already).
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    • Mar 10, 2017

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    • Release date
      • April 21, 2017 (Poland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Последнее слово
    • Filming locations
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • A7SLE Films
      • Boss Media
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $263,360
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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