Livid

Lucie, a young woman working as a home-care nurse, accepts a job caring for an elderly woman named Madame Delaznh who lives in a secluded mansion. The woman's son, William, warns Lucie that his mother is in a coma and that she has strange and disturbing habits. As Lucie begins her duties, she discovers the mansion is full of secrets, including a hidden room filled with macabre treasures and a growing sense of dread.

Livid received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and visual style, while some found its plot convoluted and its scares less impactful than the directors' previous work. Audience reception was generally polarized, with some appreciating its unique blend of horror elements and others finding it slow-paced and unsatisfying.

• Praised for its striking visuals and unsettling atmosphere.
• Criticized by some for a confusing narrative and a lack of consistent thrills.
• Offers a unique, albeit divisive, take on supernatural horror.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be visually interesting and creepy, but many felt the story lacked coherence and the horror elements didn't always land effectively. Some appreciated the ambition, while others were left disappointed by the pacing and plot resolution.

The directors, Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury, intended for 'Livid' to be a more whimsical and fairy-tale-like horror film compared to their debut, 'À l'intérieur' (Inside).