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What the hell is Ligeia about anyway? Well, it's about love, and hate, and possibly murder and adultery. It's about people who refuse to let go of the past. The original story by Poe is about a husband obsessed with his dead first wife, Ligeia. He gets remarried, but cannot bring himself to care about his new wife. His lovefor Ligeia her calls her back and when his new wife falls ill, Ligeia slowly takes her over.
The film Ligeia takes this basic concept and adds a few modern touches. Rowena and Kieran are the Mr. and Mrs. who are far more interested in their old and new lovers then they are in each other. Kieran begins the story by bringing his new wife to live in the apartment he once shared with Ligeia. However, he is not very committed to his new life. He carries on his friend's wife, Kelly by day but dreams of his first wife, Ligeia by night. Ligeia, it seems, is not ready to let go of him just yet. How will Ligeia get his attention away from his new wife, and his girlfriend?
The bored and ignored Rowena takes up with Bobby, a lover from her schooldays. Bobby has come to tell Rowena that he is not the man he used to be. How will Rowena, who was hoping to re-light their old flame, deal with the new changes? Will she be able to fall in love with Bobby all over again, or will she always be longing for the past? Something struck us as unusual. No one ever seems to take the time to explain themselves and their actions to others. No one ever cares what others think. No one ever thinks about consequences. This is bottled madness.
Written and Directed by: Dave Lawler
Inspired by “Ligeia” written by Edgar Allan Poe
Starring:
Bronwyn Knox
Martin T. Davis
Masha Sapron
Ronald D’Ettore
Yvette Lenhart
Theresa Young
Robert Graham
Ardes Quinn
Eric Chercover
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