Lizzie

THE GIST: In 1892, Lizzie Borden lives in considerable comfort with her father and stepmother. She's quite resentful of the place women occupy in society in relation to men, a feeling she freely expresses to the dismay of her father, who disapproves of her freethinking mind. One day, a new maid, Bridget, is hired, and she and Lizzie become friends. As the two young women grow closer, however, Lizzie's relationship with her dad worsens, spiraling into an ugly turn of events.

Lizzie is billed as a modern retelling of the true tale of the Bordens' murders and the subsequent trial of Lizzie Borden, which made the news nationwide.

Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart both turn in amazing performances, supported by Fiona Shaw, Jamey Sheridan, Kim Dickens, and Denis O'Hare.

THE BOTTOM LINE: A chilling crime/thriller/drama with a baseline of truth that won't disappoint.

Grade: 7.5