The Mill (2023)

R10/09/2023Science Fiction, Horror1h 46m

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Overview

A businessman wakes up beside an ancient grist mill situated in the center of an open-air prison cell with no idea how he got there. Forced to work as a beast of burden to stay alive, he must find a way to escape before the birth of his child.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Lil Rel Howery

    Joe

  2. Cast 1

    Pat Healy

    Guard

  3. Cast 1

    Karen Obilom

    Kate

  4. Cast 1

    Patrick Fischler

    Neighbor (voice)

  5. Getchie Argetsinger

    Gertrude

  6. Jaiden K. Brown

    Joe Jr.

  7. Blair Wilson

    Shadow Joe

  8. Allya F. Robinson

    Shadow Kate

The Mill has an interesting premise but struggles to deliver on its potential. The story stays confined to one location, which could have been a great opportunity for creative cinematography, but it felt underutilized. The visuals weren’t bad, but they didn’t stand out either, which made the film feel flat. As for Lil Rel Howery, his performance seemed forced at times, almost as if he was imitating other actors, which made it hard to connect with his character. The plot itself is painfully predictable, including its supposed twist. While the movie does manage to get its message across, it d...

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

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