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Lyvia's House

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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 Sep 28, 2024
8/10
A strong debut for its writer, director, and cast. Go to Full Review
Joseph Tomastik Loud and Clear Reviews Sep 25, 2024
2.5/5
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. Go to Full Review
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Javiar M @juventusfans 4 days ago I liked the whole setup with Tara moving into this beautiful house and slowly realizing things aren't adding up. The countryside looks gorgeous, which makes all the creepy stuff happening even more unsettling. I did think some scenes dragged, and a few of the character decisions had me scratching my head. But the mystery itself is pretty interesting, and I liked how it kept throwing little clues at you. It's a bit rough around the edges, but I actually had a good time with it. Not bad at all See more Kenny J @kennyj205 4 days ago I liked how the story slowly builds around Lyvia's disappearance, and the creepy atmosphere definitely helps keep things interesting. There were moments when I genuinely couldn't figure out what was going on, which I actually enjoyed. That said, the pacing gets a little sluggish, and some of the acting and dialogue could've been better. A few things felt a bit too convenient, but I was still curious enough to see how it all played out. Not the greatest psychological thriller I've seen, but it's got an interesting story and enough twists to make it worth watching See more Jackie A @jackiealveros 4 days ago Mystery surrounding Lyvia's disappearance kept me guessing, especially as Tara begins questioning her own sanity. Some parts move a bit slowly, but the suspense and unexpected twists make up for it. Not a perfect film, but definitely an enjoyable watch for anyone who loves a good mystery See more Sharon W @sharonwarne 6 days ago The kind of thriller that makes you suspicious of everyone. Just when you think you've figured out what's happening, another secret comes along and changes everything. Some scenes could have moved a little faster, but the mystery kept me interested right through the end. An unusual indie thriller with enough surprises to make it worth watching. 8/10. See more Marie G @marieg201 Oct 14, 2026 I enjoyed Lyvia's House more than I expected. It's an intriguing mystery with a creepy atmosphere and enough twists to keep things interesting. The acting is solid, and I liked how the story slowly reveals more about the missing artist and the events from the past. Some parts could've moved a little faster, but overall it's a well-made indie thriller that's worth checking out See more Rogue T @RogueBait Apr 12, 2026 I don't ever say this, but the positive reviews are definitely fake....or they are joking. It's truly that bad, and the score is absolutely horrendous. There is light club-like music playing in the background the entire movie, even during normal night time dialogue scenes where it makes zero sense. The acting is hilariously terrible. It has the quality of a very bad porn; the acting, music, the sound, the plot - or lack thereof - are all on the same level as the "adult" movies we watched in our 20s as a joke. Every scene, every actor - so very terrible. I am assuming the good reviews are left by family members and close friends of everyone involved in making this junk because no one watched this movie and said in earnest "I cannot wait to watch it again!" (as the positive reviews all say), I promise you. See more Read all reviews
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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
GraffĂ­ Films, Graffi Media
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 19, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 57m
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