Last Will (film)

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Last Will
Directed by Brent Huff
Screenplay byAlan Moskowitz
Story byIrmgard Pagan
Produced by
  • Irmgard Pagan
  • Miguel Pagan
Starring
CinematographyAndrew Huebscher
Edited byTony Wise
Music by Pinar Toprak
Distributed byMoviecid
Release date
  • May 7, 2011 (2011-05-07)(Spain)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$5 million[ citation needed ]

Last Will is a 2011 mystery drama film starring Tatum O'Neal and Tom Berenger. It was shot in Kansas City, Missouri on a modest budget.

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Plot

A woman named Hayden is framed for the murder of her wealthy husband Frank. With all the evidence stacked against her, Detective Sloan arrests her and Hayden finds herself in the fight of her life as she tries to uncover the truth. Set against the backdrop of a wealthy Midwestern city, Last Will tells a story of deception, corruption and misguided family loyalties.

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Reception

Horrorphilia said "If you are looking for a twisted thriller with some top-notch actors, do yourself a favor and look for ‘Last Will’. The ending twist was good and maybe if you pay close attention, it won't sneak up on you. Although what happened after the big reveal...I bet you don't see it coming! 4 Out of 5!" [1]

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References

  1. Hardin, Char. "Last Will (2010) Movie Review". Horrorphilia. Retrieved 9 June 2020.