
Actor Bob Balaban’s first directorial effort is a wonderfully surreal, coal-black satire of 1950s conformity. Randy Quaid & Mary Beth Hurt give pitch-perfect performances as a pair of possibly cannibalistic parents; Andris Hausmanis’ hilariously meticulous production design is another strong asset. Sandy Dennis, in one of her last roles, is a riot as an addled guidance counselor.
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