Eccentric boardinghouse owner Mrs. Purdy (Karen Black) hosts a collection of quirky characters with apparent grace and compassion -- but as several of her tenants die, Mrs. Purdy makes a tidy profit by keeping their Social Security checks. When a federal agent (Arte Johnson) arrives to investigate, he uncovers some shocking and unexpected secrets. This 1990 psychological thriller is elevated by its entertaining blend of dark humor and horror.
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Length: 01:35:00 Released: 1991
