Lizzie Borden Took an Ax

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax

It's time to bury the hatchest

Directed by Nick Gomez

Produced by Sony Pictures Television, Peace Out Productions

201491 min5.8 / 10

A dark psychological thriller that examines a notorious historical crime through the lens of courtroom scandal and media sensationalism, leaving the question of guilt deliberately unresolved.

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.

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  • Does Lizzie Borden Took an Ax end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Lizzie Borden Took an Ax violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Lizzie Borden Took an Ax easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Lizzie Borden Took an Ax scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Lizzie Borden Took an Ax sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

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