Period drama in which a woman takes revenge on her boorish father.
Lizzie Borden's violence is depicted as a feminist reaction to male oppression; a relevant thesis that's baldly, but plausibly expressed here.
Chloë Sevigny plays the terrorised daughter – and prime suspect – in this retelling of the notorious Lizzie Borden story.
Tackles complex moral themes with all the subtlety of a blunt axe.
An absorbing, well-acted psychological thriller that loses its grip as it slips into sensationalism.
For the most part, the film is an incredibly bland affair.
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow from Thursday December 27, 2018, until Sunday December 30, 2018. More info: http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/
Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Friday January 4, 2019, until Sunday January 6, 2019. More info: www.filmhousecinema.com
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