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Lizzie Borden Took an Ax

2014·Movie
1h 31min·PG-13
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Crime, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

It's time to bury the hatchest

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.
Historical Crime DramaInfamous Murder CasePsychological SuspenseFamily SecretsCourtroom IntrigueTrue CrimePeriod PieceGothic Horror

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Lizzie Borden Took an Ax legally?

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lizzie Borden Took an Ax worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lizzie Borden Took an Ax rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Lizzie Borden Took an Ax?

1 h 31 min

Lizzie Borden Took an Ax runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lizzie Borden Took an Ax?

Critics40
Audiences47

Yes. Critics average 40 and audiences 47 out of 100, so both groups see Lizzie Borden Took an Ax much the same way.

What language is Lizzie Borden Took an Ax in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lizzie Borden Took an Ax?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lizzie Borden Took an Ax in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lizzie Borden Took an Ax use?

TaglineNotably Quick DeliberationThe Food Poisoning IncidentAnachronistic SoundtrackBig Sister InstinctMiscarriage of JusticeFinancial AbuseArtistic License – HistoryAbusive ParentsKleptomaniac HeroAsshole VictimJerkassand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Lizzie Borden Took an Ax, including Tagline, Notably Quick Deliberation, The Food Poisoning Incident.