: Some reviewers found the characters "flat" or the story "lamentably short on shock value" compared to Lichtenstein's previous work.
: The cinematography and Victorian production design were noted for being "elegant" and "lush".
Critics were largely divided on the film's execution. While the atmosphere was praised, the pacing and "Freudian" heavy-handedness were often cited as drawbacks. Angelica (2015)
: Desperate for help, Constance turns to Anne Montague (Janet McTeer), a "ghostbuster" who may be either a genuine medium or a clever charlatan. Critical Reception
: Lacking reliable contraception, the couple is forced into a life of celibacy. : Some reviewers found the characters "flat" or
: Constance begins to see a spectral, bacterial-looking presence in the house, which she believes is a threat to Angelica. Psychological vs. Supernatural
The story begins in Victorian London, following the marriage of Constance (Jena Malone) and Joseph Barton (Ed Stoppard). After the traumatic birth of their daughter, Angelica, Constance is warned by doctors that another pregnancy could be fatal. While the atmosphere was praised, the pacing and
: Jena Malone received high marks for her "multi-register performance," capturing Constance's descent from a naive shop girl to a terrified mother.