31 Days of Horror – Lizzie Borden Took an Axe

Ok, so maybe this one doesn’t technically classify as a horror film, but what isn’t horrific about a real-life case of someone taking an axe to their parents?  Lizzie Borden Took an Axe is a Lifetime movie about the murders of Abby and Andrew Borden.  Lizzie, played by Christina Ricci, was tried and acquitted for both murders in 1892.  The movie centers on the days leading up to the murders and the trial itself.

Though the movie wouldn’t win any awards, it has an excellent cast (though the soundtrack is another story).  Written by Stephen Kay and directed by Nick Gomez, the movie co-stars Clea DuVall, Stephen McHattie, Billy Campbell and Gregg Henry.  Though it’s been well over a hundred years since the crimes were committed, speculation still exists.  The movie does so a great job at casting doubt that Lizzie committed the crimes throughout the trial.