**_Could do with a bit more vitality, but the acting is superb_** _I knew there was an old axe down cellar; that is all I knew._ - Stefani Koorey quoting Lizzie Borden; _The Preliminary Hearing in the Lizzie Borden Case_ (2005) Written by Bryce Kass, and directed by Craig William Macneill, _Lizzie_ is based on the _cause célèbre_ of Lizzie Borden (not to be confused with director Lizzie Borden, or extreme…
The legend of Lizzie Borden
Massachusetts, 1892. An unmarried woman of 32 and a social outcast, Lizzie lives a claustrophobic life under her father's cold and domineering control. When Bridget Sullivan, a young maid, comes to work for the family, Lizzie finds a sympathetic, kindred spirit, and a secret intimacy soon blossoms into a wicked plan.
Top Cast
Chloë Sevigny
Lizzie Borden
Kristen Stewart
Bridget "Maggie" Sullivan
Jamey Sheridan
Andrew Borden
Fiona Shaw
Abby Borden
Kim Dickens
Emma Borden
Denis O'Hare
John Morse
Jeff Perry
Andrew Jennings
Jody Matzer
Deputy Fleet
Daniel Wachs
Dr. Bowen
Roscoe Sandlin
Judge Blaisdell
Darin Cooper
Jury Foreman
Don Henderson Baker
Marshall Hilliard
Laura Whyte
Mrs. Brayton
Tom Thon
Professor Wood
Tara Ochs
Susan Gilbert
Jay Huguley
William Moody
Reviews
Chloë Sevigny is unremarkable here, as the eponymous daughter in the rather oppressive Borden household. When they hire a new maid "Bridget" (Kristen Stewart), the two become friends and as the plot thickens, the renowned story of her axe-wielding and it's aftermath is presented to us. Stewart always comes across for me as a sterile actress; it doesn't matter what part she plays, she always looks completely dead…
It's a re-imagined re-telling of an old whodunit. It's a decent movie if taken on its own merits. Every movie about historical events needn't be 100 percent factual. Creative license allows for historical accuracy to be bent or even broken. Kinda like with Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Were salient details about our 16th president's life left out of the history books? We know Borden and his wife were…
FAQ about Lizzie
What is Lizzie about?
Massachusetts, 1892. An unmarried woman of 32 and a social outcast, Lizzie lives a claustrophobic life under her father's cold and domineering control. When Bridget Sullivan, a young maid, comes to work for the family, Lizzie finds a sympathetic, kindred spirit, and a secret…
When was Lizzie released?
Lizzie was released in 2018.
What genres does Lizzie belong to?
Lizzie is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in Lizzie?
The cast of Lizzie includes Chloë Sevigny, Kristen Stewart, Jamey Sheridan, Fiona Shaw, Kim Dickens.