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We Have Always Lived in the Castle (2019)
Directed by Stacie Passon
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Overview
In Shirleyville, Vermont, during the sixties, sisters Merricat and Constance, along with their ailing uncle Julian, confined to a wheelchair, live isolated in a big mansion located on the hill overlooking the town, tormented by the memories of a family tragedy occurred six years ago. The arrival of cousin Charles will threaten the fragile equilibrium of their minds, haunted by madness, fear and superstition.
Length 96 minutes
Actors
Taissa Farmiga | Alexandra Daddario | Crispin Glover | Sebastian Stan | Paula Malcomson | Peter Coonan | Ian Toner | Joanne Crawford | Anna Nugent | Peter O'Meara | Luan James Geary | Cormac Melia | Liz O'Sullivan | Bosco Hogan | Stephen Hogan | Maria Doyle Kennedy
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2020 | TV | DVD | Library | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
Interesting enough story and film but probably not a great adaptation. Guessing Shirley Jackson’s novel has more depth and nuance w/these characters that likely fosters more empathy. Here the two sisters seem rather flat despite the good performances by both women. You get a bead on both very quickly and not much changes. Crispin Glover as the uncle and Sebastian Stan as the cousin are more intriguing yet aren’t the main focus so they suck some of the energy.
Not a spot on horror film but adjacent enough to add to the 31 Days project.
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