Let’s Kill Uncle

A remote, sparsely populated island serves as the setting for the tale, with the Major's house perched near dramatic cliffs over the sea. The place is steeped in the legacy of a war-hero and his wealth, creating a charged backdrop for manipulation and deceit. Isolation on the island intensifies the characters' suspicions and ruthless games as they fight over inheritance and truth.

🪖 Inheritance

The plot centers on a $5 million estate and how wealth reshapes loyalties, prompting dangerous games. Barnaby, Chrissie, and the Major become entangled in plots to claim the inheritance, highlighting greed's corrosive effect. The story contrasts the allure of money with the cost of its pursuit, often expressed through psychological rather than physical harm.

🎭 Deception

Tall tales and manipulated perceptions drive the characters to doubt what they see. Barnaby's lies about his uncle and the uncle's own manipulative tactics blur lines between truth and fabrication. Chrissie discovers the truth and navigates the dangerous theatre of their schemes, choosing sides as the plot tightens.

🌊 Isolation

The island setting creates a closed environment where trust erodes and paranoia flourishes. The remote geography and looming cliffs become a constant reminder of the stakes and the fragility of human relationships. The physical distance magnifies the psychological distance between characters as they plot against one another.

🧠 Mind Games

Psychological manipulation drives the conflict, with hypnotic suggestions and strategic fear guiding actions. The Major's coercive control over Barnaby, and the children's calculated moves, reveal how perception can be weaponized. The stalemate emphasizes that the most damaging arena is the mind.