Lyvia's House

2023
1h 56m

IMDb RATING

6.2/10

816

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Johnny has a nightmare about his girlfriend Tara, a neighborhood boy, Georgie, a bloody wall, and a mysterious woman.

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Fantasy Mystery Thriller

When a young journalist suspects the disappearance of a beautiful artist is connected to murders that took place 20 years earlier, she uncovers a reality she never could have imagined. Inspi... Read allWhen a young journalist suspects the disappearance of a beautiful artist is connected to murders that took place 20 years earlier, she uncovers a reality she never could have imagined. Inspired by true events.When a young journalist suspects the disappearance of a beautiful artist is connected to murders that took place 20 years earlier, she uncovers a reality she never could have imagined. Inspired by true events.

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IMDb RATING

6.2/10

816

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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10lamonadelo

Gaslighting and Plot Twists at their Finest!!!

I enjoyed this film very much and was lucky enough to see it at it's Yuba City, CA premier. I was so excited to see a local film that was so well executed! I am a fan of suspense and plot twists and this film will give you plenty!

Shot in a small farming community North of Sacramento, the landscape is extraordinary. With orchards and fields as a backdrop the film provides just the right atmosphere.

The actors do a wonderful job in their roles. The soundtack features several local singers and bands adding to this delightful production.

Lastly, although this is a thriller/drama/suspense film, be ready for laughs with properly inserted comic elements!

9amyrosedavis

Awesome storyline

Movie was very well written and was full of twists and turns. I never expected the movie to end the way it did. I highly recommend watching this movie. Based on a true story. It's a nail bitter until the very end. Such a cool storyline and setting. The actresses and actors did an amazing job and depicting their characters. It kept me excited and wondering what crazy scenario was next. I cant believe there was a serial killer in such a small town that was so evil. While watching the movie you could truly see and feel what the community and town is like. I would recommend this movie to all people. Fantastic.

3thalassafischer

Girl, No.

I am mystified by the bizarre plot apparently carried out on IMDB to give this a 7+ rating last night, which has already dropped down to the 6-ish rating, which for all intents and purposes should be 3, 4 or a 5 at absolute best.

This is extremely low budget, cheesy, and comes across very much like a made-for-tv movie from the 1990s or early 2000s.

The leading lady and her man act like they cannot even tell that the woman in the painting looks exactly like her. This is not promising and I do not even want to keep watching it.

9realskidrow

Dark Secrets and Deadly Twists

This movie was incredibly well written and packed with unexpected twists. I never saw the ending coming-it truly kept me on the edge of my seat. Based on a true story, it's a gripping thriller from start to finish. The storyline and setting were both unique and captivating. The cast did an outstanding job bringing their characters to life, making the entire experience feel real and intense. I was constantly wondering what wild turn would happen next. It's chilling to think such a sinister serial killer operated in such a small town. The film does a great job immersing you in the local community-you really feel the atmosphere and the fear. I highly recommend this movie to anyone. Absolutely fantastic.

3janekmarcano

Unironically laughable

It was ok for a low budget D list movie. The concept was there but poorly put together. The acting was not good, not to insults, they just weren't good actors, which made it harder to watch. And the plot twist, if you could call it that, was a questionable addition to the storyline. Seriously, why did they add that? It did nothing for the plot, other than make it gross.

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Trivia
The home that was used for Lyvia's house is the screenwriter's rural home that sits in front of a walnut grove just as in the film. In this 4000-square-foot house there are more than seventy wall outlets. The director found their gloss white finish garish and distracting, and insisted they all be painted matte shades to blend with the walls. But the light switches couldn't be disguised to his satisfaction, and that was when the screenwriter came up with the idea of masks to symbolize the truths being hidden by the characters. She herself painted all the switches and outlets, all the masks seen in the film, as well as the faux finishes on the walls and the mural of the walnut trees that are said in the film to have been painted by the artist Lyvia.

Quotes
Tara Manning: Oh, my god. Why'd she do it?
Mary Ann James: Her husband left her for another woman. Guess she was one of those who couldn't handle that. But... if we're being honest, blood tells.
Tara Manning: What do you mean?
Mary Ann James: Well... you know. That whole clan was known for being a little wacky.