The Mill
Your company. For life.
2023 | 106m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Sean King O'Grady |
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| Writer: | Jeffrey David Thomas |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 09, 2023 |
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| Director: | Sean King O'Grady |
| Writer: | Jeffrey David Thomas |
| Genres: | Science Fiction, Horror |
| Keywords | prison cell, businessman, prison escape, corporate world, management, near future, grist mill |
| Production Companies | 20th Digital Studio, Altar Rock Pictures, Death Ground, WTP Pictures, RELevent Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 04, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Lil Rel Howery | Joe |
| Pat Healy | Guard |
| Karen Obilom | Kate |
| Patrick Fischler | Neighbor (voice) |
| Getchie Argetsinger | Gertrude |
| Jaiden K. Brown | Joe Jr. |
| Blair Wilson | Shadow Joe |
| Allya F. Robinson | Shadow Kate |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Jason Baker | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Sean King O'Grady | Director |
| Jeffrey David Thomas | Writer |
| Shane Patrick Ford | Editor |
| Amy Williams | Production Design |
| Colin Duerr | Supervising Art Director |
| Lucas A Degirolamo | Set Decoration |
| Maren Reese | Costume Design |
| Justin Kamps | Music Supervisor |
| David Chapdelaine | Original Music Composer |
| Seamus Tierney | Director of Photography |
| Alexa Marcigliano | Stunts |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Lil Rel Howery | Producer |
| Arbi Pedrossian | Executive Producer |
| Jenna Cavelle | Executive Producer |
| Sean King O'Grady | Producer |
| Jesse Ford | Producer |
| Josh Feldman | Producer |
| Barbara Goldner | Producer |
| Brooke Goldner | Producer |
| Amy Williams | Executive Producer |
| David Brooks | Executive Producer |
| Miles Alva | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 33 | 77 | 17 |
| 2024 | 5 | 32 | 68 | 18 |
| 2024 | 6 | 33 | 67 | 20 |
| 2024 | 7 | 41 | 65 | 19 |
| 2024 | 8 | 38 | 73 | 23 |
| 2024 | 9 | 29 | 36 | 23 |
| 2024 | 10 | 34 | 55 | 19 |
| 2024 | 11 | 22 | 41 | 14 |
| 2024 | 12 | 23 | 59 | 13 |
| 2025 | 1 | 23 | 37 | 16 |
| 2025 | 2 | 13 | 22 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
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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 fe ... el 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 does so in the most obvious way possible, leaving little to ponder once it’s over. The score, if there was one, didn’t leave much of an impression. Oddly enough, a minor character towards the end felt more engaging than the lead, adding a small spark to an otherwise uninspired narrative. The Mill tries to make a point but stumbles over its own execution, making it a forgettable watch.