Shelley Winters plays the heartbroken and distraught widow Mrs. Forrest (Auntie Roo to all the kiddies), who also lost her daughter in an unfortunate accident. I haven't watched very many of her films, but so far this is my favorite and she plays the role of Auntie Roo very well. We see her kind and caring side, who loves children and gives graciously to many of the local orphans during Christmas when she invites them to her mansion for fun, food, candy, presents and a sleepover. But, Auntie Roo also has a dark side and it slowly begins to take over.
It seems as though Auntie Roo doesn't want to let go of her loved ones. And reminiscent of Hansel and Gretel, Auntie Roo seems to also have an appetite for children, which turns out to be very bad for an orphaned brother and sister. They are held captive and fattened up as Auntie Roo prepares what may very well be their last meal...
7 out of 10
It seems as though Auntie Roo doesn't want to let go of her loved ones. And reminiscent of Hansel and Gretel, Auntie Roo seems to also have an appetite for children, which turns out to be very bad for an orphaned brother and sister. They are held captive and fattened up as Auntie Roo prepares what may very well be their last meal...
7 out of 10