Livid

Livid

Year: 2011

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: French

Directors: Alexandre Bustillo, Julien Maury

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A Twisted Nightmare! Lucie, Ben and William search an old woman’s home for a hidden treasure and they encounter a series of supernatural events that change them forever.

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Timeline & Setting – Livid (2011)

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Jessel Mansion, Seaside Cliffs

An isolated, centuries-old mansion sits on a windswept coastline, its halls crowded with stuffed animals and dark secrets. The estate hides a long history of strict ballet teaching and occult rituals, building a sense of gothic menace. The grounds lead to dramatic seaside cliffs where the protagonists ultimately confront the mansion's supernatural legacy.

🏰 Old mansion 🌊 Coastal setting 🗝️ Treasure legend

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Main Characters – Livid (2011)

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Lucy Klavel (Chloé Coulloud)

Lucy is a young nursing trainee who bravely joins William and Ben on Halloween night. She is curious, quick-thinking, and determined to uncover the mansion’s secrets. Her investigation leads to the discovery of a vampiric ritual and culminates in a body-swap moment that tests her resolve and courage.

🧭 Investigator 🩺 Protagonist 🗝️ Key-seeker

Mrs Catherine Wilson (Catherine Jacob)

An experienced nurse who mentors Lucy. She appears protective and pragmatic, guiding Lucy through the mansion’s danger while becoming entangled in its dark history. Wilson ultimately witnesses the supernatural events surrounding the Jessels and fights to protect Lucy.

🩺 Mentor 🛡️ Protector 👁️ Observer

Deborah Jessel (Jessel) (Marie-Claude Pietragalla)

A former ballet teacher who is revealed to be a vampire with a controlling, ruthless streak. Her strict discipline and ritualistic mindset drive the transformation of Anna and Lucy. Jessel embodies danger, power, and the corrupting influence of obsession.

🩰 Ballet 🧛 Vampire 🗡️ Ruthlessness

William (Félix Moati)

Lucy's boyfriend who joins the treasure hunt in hopes of sharing a discovery. He shows loyalty and courage, but ultimately becomes entwined in the mansion’s horrors and meets a tragic end in the supernatural conflict.

💑 Partner 🗡️ Conflict 🧭 Explorer

Ben (Jérémy Kapone)

William's brother whose curiosity pulls him into the forbidden spaces. He is revealed to be a vampire and his fate escalates the peril for Lucy and Will as they navigate the mansion’s deadly secrets.

👦 Brother 🩸 Vampire ⚔️ Rivalry

Anna (Chloé Marcq)

The mute daughter of Jessel whose fate is entwined with the soul-exchange ritual. Anna’s body becomes a vessel in the transfer with Lucy, and she ultimately gains agency as the narrative resolves the haunting fate of the two girls.

👧 Daughter 🪬 Vessel 🩸 Transformation

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Major Themes – Livid (2011)

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🧛 Vampirism

Vampirism drives the central conflict, revealing a lineage of immortality, nocturnal power, and predatory urges. The Jessels’ undead nature reshapes loyalties and blurs the line between guardian and predator. The ritual that exchanges souls underscores how transformation can redefine identity. The horror unfolds through bite, blood, and ritual manipulation.

🎭 Obsession

Obsession with control over art, bodies, and legacy motivates the key characters. Jessel’s rigid regime exerts a deadly influence over students and family alike. The pursuit of artistic supremacy becomes a dangerous weapon that corrupts love and trust. The clash between discipline and humanity amplifies the film’s gothic tension.

💎 Treasure

Rumors of hidden gold and jewels spark the characters’ risky descent into forbidden spaces. The treasure hunt serves as a catalyst that invites danger, trespass, and revelation. Beneath the gleam of wealth lies a deeper pursuit of power and survival. The pursuit ultimately exposes the mansion’s dark past.

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