this film be good than i expect . just a delightful film . the acting be top notch . aunt claire be a demented and unhappy lady that be leave with very little after her husband pass on . perhaps the most unlikely demographic for a serial killer . the rule be change . along come aunt alice . geraldine page and ruth gordon a aunt claire and aunt alice respectfully and have a chess match for most of the film that be simply brilliant . in the style of hitchcock this film flow from start to finish . the intensity through out this film be constant . twist upon twist and make for an energetic and entertaining film and that one have to pay close attention . the side character be ok for the most part while make no mistake and page and gordon be the whole film . there be a wonderful dog in this film that truly be an important cog . overall and a very good film but housekeeper might want to watch their back .