Lyvia's House

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Lyvia's House

Released Jan 19

1h 57m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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When novelist Patricia V. Davis relocated to Sutter County, California, where her husband's family has owned and operated a rice farm since the 1800s, she fell in love with both the beauty of the area and the people who live there, and wanted the world to see it through her eyes. She took a hiatus from novels to write a screenplay, the romantic psychological thriller, Lyvia's House. Struck by her discovery of brutal murders that had been perpetuated in orchards not far from her new rural home, the terrible incident inspired her to write her story. It follows Tara, a young journalist who has recently transplanted with her new lover from the lavish milieu where she was raised, to the beautiful but bucolic home of a missing Italian artist named Lyvia. Town talk of the lovely but reclusive Lyvia is dismissive, even mocking, but Tara soon begins to wonder if her disappearance is somehow connected to murders that took place in the area twenty years earlier. As Tara sees and hears things that seem more and more irrational, she begins to doubt her own sanity. But is she truly experiencing a dissolving sense of reality, or is she simply unaware of the tortured relationships of those surrounding her?

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Bobby LePire

Film Threat

A strong debut for its writer, director, and cast.

Rated: 8/10

Sep 28, 2024

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Joseph Tomastik

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This movie is the definition of janky … except when it’s not. The technical side of things checks out … except when it doesn’t even feel finished. [...] If that brief synopsis is messy to you, then wait until you actually see the movie itself.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 25, 2024

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Peter K

Very interesting approach to the genre: the filming is beautiful but I was a bit confused by the sound engineering. A bit stronger directing would have been a huge plus for the talented young actors.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Kelly B

I got the chance to watch this film in person here locally in Yuba City last winter at a small showing. I really wanted to watch it since it was filmed in the surrounding area I live in and I even know some actors and actresses in the movie. I must admit I am not a fan of scary movies, but I really enjoyed the suspense of this movie and the story line. This movie had a little of everything and I am excited that everyone will have a chance to watch it since it is officially out on streaming services!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Shawntay A

The cast, crew, and production team put in a lot of work and happy to say that this is a film I would happily pay to watch in a cinema. Excited to own this film in physical copy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Monica G

Beautiful cinematography was a definite plus in this movie. Well written and actors, Joshua and Tara, are great. Mr. Rat carried the movie fr fr🔥🔥.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Emery S

The acting left something to be desired at times and some of the scenes dragged on, but absolute beautiful cinematography. (Loved the rat!)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Jared A

Lyvia's House. The true definition of a thriller. As the movie goes on you become more entranced by the well executed performance of Joshua Malekos and Tara Caldwell. The fear that slowly starts to creep into your body through each passing scene only, mixed with the intriguing story within keeps you glued to the screen. As someone who enjoys movies may I say this was an absolute joy to watch. The score, mixed with the beautiful shots only makes me want to watch it over and over again. If I can recommend any thrillers, may I definitely present this horrifyingly beautiful film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/01/24

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Niko Volonakis

Director

Tara Nichol Caldwell

Lyvia Ricci

Joshua Malekos

Johnny Beers

Deborah Tucker

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Patricia V. Davis

Screenwriter

Patricia V. Davis

Producer

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Synopsis

When novelist Patricia V. Davis relocated to Sutter County, California, where her husband's family has owned and operated a rice farm since the 1800s, she fell in love with both the beauty of the area and the people who live there, and wanted the world to see it through her eyes. She took a hiatus from novels to write a screenplay, the romantic psychological thriller, Lyvia's House. Struck by her discovery of brutal murders that had been perpetuated in orchards not far from her new rural home, the terrible incident inspired her to write her story. It follows Tara, a young journalist who has recently transplanted with her new lover from the lavish milieu where she was raised, to the beautiful but bucolic home of a missing Italian artist named Lyvia. Town talk of the lovely but reclusive Lyvia is dismissive, even mocking, but Tara soon begins to wonder if her disappearance is somehow connected to murders that took place in the area twenty years earlier. As Tara sees and hears things that seem more and more irrational, she begins to doubt her own sanity. But is she truly experiencing a dissolving sense of reality, or is she simply unaware of the tortured relationships of those surrounding her?

Director: Niko Volonakis
Producer: Patricia V. Davis
Screenwriter: Patricia V. Davis
Distributor: Stonecutter Media
Production Co: Graffi Media, Graffí Films
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 19, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 57m

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