Lizzie Borden Took an Ax

This week's most rewarding drama pick is Lizzie Borden Took an Ax. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Christina Ricci leads a cast that never overplays its hand. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Lizzie Borden Took an Ax is worth clearing space for. Lizzie Borden Took an Ax takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. Lizzie Borden Took An Ax chronicles the scandal and enduring mystery surrounding Lizzie Borden, who was tried in 1892 for axing her parents to death. As the case rages on, the courtroom proceedings fuel an enormous amount of sensationalized stories and headlines in newspapers throughout the country, forever leaving Lizzie Borden’s name in infamy. The performances from Christina Ricci and Clea DuVall give it more weight than the premise alone would suggest. It was released in 2014. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax is what you recommend to people who say they do not really watch much. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Christina Ricci carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax was released in 2014, directed by Nick Gomez. The full 91-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.