Criminally Insane

The action centers on a San Francisco home where Ethel moves in with her grandmother. The city backdrop provides an ordinary urban setting that contrasts with escalating violence. The grandmother's house becomes a crime-scene hub, with a sealed bedroom and eventual seaside disposal sites shaping the narrative.

🍽️ Compulsion

Ethel's insatiable hunger drives her to commit escalating murders. The film ties appetite to violence, using her binge eating as a catalyst for brutality. Her lack of restraint reveals how neglected mental health can unleash deadly consequences.

🧠 Mental Illness

The plot centers on depression and violent impulses, highlighting how untreated or misunderstood mental illness can spiral into crime. The narrative suggests that psychiatric care and discharge plans strongly influence outcomes. The tension rests on whether Ethel can be contained or stopped.

🏚️ Family Decay

The story unfolds within a troubled family unit, where care becomes danger and a grandmother's home turns into a trap. Family bonds are betrayed as violence erupts, leading to a cascade of murders. The domestic sphere exposes the fragility of safety when desperation takes over.

🕵️ Investigation

Detective McDonough questions Ethel and pursues inconsistencies in her story. The investigation gradually reveals hidden crimes and the limits of Ethel's evasions. Tension builds as evidence surfaces and the truth about the house's secrets emerges.