We Have Always Lived in the Castle

May 17 2019 Not Rated 1h 30m
Drama, Mystery, Thriller

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.

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Plot

After a family tragedy involving arsenic 6 years ago, the remaining 3 still live in the castle isolated from the nearby village. 18 y.o. Merricat shops in the village weekly but it's unpleasant the way many villagers treat her. Her magical spells don't seem to protect her. Her older sister Constance and uncle Julian never leave the property. The sisters' cousin Charles arrives unannounced, not really to meet the family but rather for the money in the big safe. Chaos ensues.

Written by

Mark Kruger, Shirley Jackson

Directed by

Stacie Passon

Cast

Taissa Farmiga, Alexandra Daddario, Crispin Glover

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Albyn Media, Mighty Engine, Furthur Films

Languages

English, Italiano

Awards

1 win

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