Starring Chloë Sevigny as the titular suspected murderess, Lizzie – directed by Craig William Macneill – takes a closer look at her relationship with Bridget Sullivan (Kristen Stewart), the maid who testified at Borden's trial before she was deemed not guilty.
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While the film will inevitably build to the brutal axe-murder of Bordens, the trailer spends as much time on building up Borden and Sullivan through tender moments, longing looks, and the clear implication of an affair (Borden was rumored to be a lesbian while less is known about Sullivan).
A synopsis from the production company describes the film as "a dark tale of repression, exploitation, and thwarted dreams."
Lizzie hits theaters (not in a violent way) Sept. 14.
