Director Craig William Macneill and writer Bryce Kass champion feminism and sexuality as they craft a compelling psychological thriller based on the unsolved, much-speculated-about murders of the Borden parents. As Lizzie Borden, Sevigny (Love and Friendship) delivers a performance defined by interiority, brimming with intelligence and simmering rage, and capturing more humanity than the notoriety that surrounds her would suggest.
We review Lizzie in our December film podcast. Skip to the 5.23 mark to hear what we had to say…