The Hamiltons

When their parents are killed in a tragic accident, David relocates the surviving Hamilton siblings to a quiet California suburb and becomes the caretaker. He assumes responsibility for Wendell, Darlene, and Francis, trying to keep the family together. He begins to establish a semblance of stability for them in their new environment.

Francis inherits a video camera from his deceased parents and begins documenting life at home. The camera's gaze seems to reveal something sinister behind the Hamiltons' pristine façade. His footage hints at a growing, dangerous secret within the siblings.

David works in a meat-packing warehouse and brings belongings home from work. The story suggests he keeps a hidden life, socially with male co-workers as he sometimes invites them to a motel. This dual existence foreshadows the family's darker impulses.

Wendell kidnaps two young girls he meets at a local bar and confines them in the Hamilton storeroom. David drains the blood from one girl, killing her, while Francis observes the situation with growing intrigue. The act marks a turning point in the family's darkness.

Francis becomes attracted to the other captive girl, who pleads with him to help her escape. She tries to enlist his aid, revealing a link that complicates his loyalties. The tension between his compassion and his darker impulses grows.

Wendell and Darlene murder a classmate and feed on her blood, escalating the family’s predatory profile. Their violent act confirms that bloodlust has become a shared trait among the siblings. The incident intensifies the risk of exposure.

David attempts to kill the remaining captive girl, but Francis knocks him out and carries her to a safe hideout at the meat-packing plant, which is closed for the night. The brothers' conflict reveals the fragile balance of power within the family. Francis' action marks a shift in his role and loyalties.

In the barn, Francis spots an open wound on the girl's hand and cannot resist his bloodlust. He kills the girl and feeds, then breaks down in tears as his fangs appear. He begins to accept that he is truly a vampire.

With the death of Darlene's classmate, David decides to move the family elsewhere. They descend to the basement to retrieve their captive younger brother Lenny, who has been kept in confinement. The discovery reframes the family's situation and introduces a new, hidden member.

The Hamiltons are revealed to be a new breed of vampires who are born rather than made. They move from one place to another to hide their thirst and to avoid detection by authorities. The revelation redefines their existence and drives their nomadic lifestyle.

In the final scene, the family introduces themselves to their new neighbors, presenting themselves as the Thompsons. Francis has embraced his vampiric nature and appears content, filming the family’s life with a sense of glee and inevitability. The family seems set on continuing their secret existence.

Francis records a happy video of his now complete family, signaling a future where their vampiric secret remains hidden under normal family life. The camera captures their smiles, fangs, and uneasy harmony as they settle in. The sequence suggests a grimly optimistic outlook for the family's future.