这部黑色喜剧以五十年代为背景，故事围绕一名少年怀疑父母用不可告人的途径，获取每天吃的肉类，并感觉到真相就藏在地下室里。Michael Laemie (played by Brian Madorsky) is a young boy living in a typical 1950's suburbanite home... except for his bizarre and horrific nightmares, and continued unease around his parents. Especially his father, Nick Laemie (played by Randy Quaid). Young Michael begins to suspect his parents are cooking more than just hamburgers on the grill outside, but has trouble explaining his fears to his new-found friend Sheila, or the school's social worker.