Directed by:
Jack HillScreenplay:
Jack HillCinematography:
Alfred TaylorComposer:
Ronald SteinCast:
Lon Chaney Jr., Carol Ohmart, Beverly Washburn, Sid Haig, Quinn K. Redeker, Mantan Moreland, Mary Mitchel, Jill BannerPlots(1)
The credits dub this the maddest story ever told, a promise that's well on the way to being fulfilled in the opening scene alone, when Virginia (Jill Banner) traps and kills a hapless deliveryman in her makeshift web. She's one of three siblings who suffer from a unique genetic disorder that causes them to regress back to childhood, while retaining the physical strength and sexual maturity of adults. Lon Chaney Jr gave one of his most memorable late performances as Bruno, their guardian and protector, who has managed to cover up their crimes until two distant relatives lay claim to their house. When they insist on moving in, Bruno has to cross his fingers and hope that the children behave towards their new guests. (Arrow Films)
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The peculiarity of the picture lies precisely in the fact that we see young adults behaving like children and being unable to distinguish whether they are doing something they shouldn't. For them, a person's death is part of the game and they are unable to realize that something is wrong. Naturally, this inevitably leads to tragic events that, due to their presentation, come across as very darkly humorous and insane. The film won't appeal to everyone, and it didn't quite appeal to me.
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