The Hamiltons -

: 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 )

: Following the death of their parents, four orphaned siblings—David, twins Wendell and Darlene, and the youngest, Francis—move to a suburban California town. The Hamiltons

: 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. : Reviewers often praise its "heart" and gritty

Directed by the , this indie horror film subverts standard tropes by presenting a "monster" family as a group trying to survive their own nature. four orphaned siblings—David