: Much of the story is told through the eyes of the sensitive Francis, who documents their life on video and struggles with the morality of their murderous, nomadic existence.
: While appearing to be a normal middle-class family, they kidnap and keep victims in their basement to satisfy a primal, biological bloodlust. The Hamiltons
: Following the death of their parents, four orphaned siblings—David, twins Wendell and Darlene, and the youngest, Francis—move to a suburban California town. : Much of the story is told through
: Reviewers often praise its "heart" and gritty style while noting technical limitations due to its low budget. It was followed by a sequel titled The Thompsons . The Hamilton Family ( East of Eden ) four orphaned siblings—David