Coming Soon to
Tinker Street Cinema
Coming Soon to
Tinker Street Cinema
Three children of the Merrye family live in a decaying rural mansion with their protector and chauffeur, Bruno (Lon Chaney Jr). The children suffer from "Merrye Syndrome", a genetic affliction unique to members of their family, which causes them to mentally, socially and physically regress down the evolutionary ladder, starting in late childhood. Two distant relatives arrive with their lawyer and his secretary in order to examine and claim the property as rightful heirs. Bruno's shaky control over the children deteriorates; murder, chaos and insanity ensue.
Lon Chaney Jr. gives a breathtaking performance in his last ever role.