An American Crime 2007 ‧ Horror/Crime ‧ 1h 38m

Gertrude Baniszewski, a divorced mother of several children, agrees to take care of two girls, Sylvia and Jennie, while their parents travel with a carnival. Though her eldest daughter is the real troublemaker, Gertrude vents all her bitterness and frustration on innocent Sylvia. Gertrude imprisons the girl in the basement and tortures her, eventually encouraging her children to follow suit.
Release date: December 7, 2007 (USA)
Director: Tommy O'Haver
Starring: Elliot Page; Catherine Keener; Hayley McFarland; Ari Graynor; James Franco
Distributed by: First Look Studios
Edited by: Melissa Kent
Production company: First Look