Overview
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.
Themes
"movie: lizzie.
genres: crime, Drama, Thriller, Crime, Drama, Thriller
main themes: abusive father, Biography, Last will and testament, Abusive father, Biography, Last will and testament
full keywords list: abusive father, Biography, Last will and testament, Axe murder, Housemaid, Lizzie borden, Murder trial, 19th century, Father daughter relationship.
concept analysis: the film examines the destructive nature of repression and the lengths individuals will go to escape oppressive familial control. it also explores the complexities of forbidden love and the moral ambiguities surrounding acts of violence in the pursuit of freedom."
