A dark exploration of a female-run hitman service unraveling through greed, apathy, and violence.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Criminal Household
Hazel Aiken establishes her dual business of electrolysis and contract killings from her family home. She manages her household and female operatives while navigating the pressures of her illegal enterprise.
Key Events
Hazel's Dual Business Setup — Hazel runs electrolysis and illegal hit services from her family home. Characters: Hazel AikenLocation: Home
L.T. Arrives at the House — L.T. waits for his assignment, stealing items while Hazel tolerates it for profit. Characters: Hazel Aiken, L.T.Location: House
Hughes Extortion Demand — Detective Hughes demands protection money and orders Hazel to betray a subordinate. Characters: Hazel Aiken, Detective HughesLocation: Kitchen
Household Dynamics — Hazel's household includes her husband, elderly mother, and daughter-in-law Mary. Characters: Hazel AikenLocation: Home
L.T.'s Theft Tolerance — Hazel overlooks L.T.'s stealing due to the lucrative $10,000 contract. Characters: Hazel Aiken, L.T.Location: House
Hughes' Police Protection Racket — Hughes provides illegal police protection to Hazel in exchange for bribes. Characters: Hazel Aiken, Detective HughesLocation: Office
Contracts and Collateral Damage
Hazel's operatives execute a garage hit and a theater fire while Hughes tightens his extortion grip. The chaotic nature of the assignments leads to unintended casualties and client disputes.
Key Events
P.G.'s Garage Hit — Hazel's operative crushes a thief's legs, fulfilling a client's revenge request. Characters: Hazel AikenLocation: Garage
Estelle's Dog Assignment — Estelle hires Hazel's girls to kill a neighbor's dog over a perceived insult. Characters: Hazel Aiken, EstelleLocation: Phone
Projection Room Fire — Hazel's operatives set a theater fire, killing fourteen people during the dog hit. Characters: Hazel Aiken, EstelleLocation: Cinema
Failed Dog Hit & Dismissal — The dog survives; Estelle calls in fury, and Hazel coldly dismisses her. Characters: Hazel Aiken, EstelleLocation: Phone
Hughes' Police Protection Racket — Hughes provides illegal police protection to Hazel in exchange for bribes. Characters: Hazel Aiken, Detective HughesLocation: Office
The Aborted Mission
L.T. refuses to kill the autistic boy, leaving Hazel without funds to satisfy Detective Hughes. The failed assignment triggers a chain reaction of financial and personal crisis.
Key Events
Failed Dog Hit & Dismissal — The dog survives; Estelle calls in fury, and Hazel coldly dismisses her. Characters: Hazel Aiken, EstelleLocation: Phone
Baby-Killing Mother Incident — A mother threatens her crying child, mirroring the infant hit client's desperation. Characters: Hazel AikenLocation: Street
L.T. Aborts the Mission — L.T. refuses to kill the helpless autistic boy, annoyed by the mother's passivity. Characters: L.T.Location: House
L.T. Returns Home Empty-Handed — L.T. arrives without the $5,000 cut, leaving Hazel unable to pay Hughes. Characters: Hazel Aiken, L.T.Location: Kitchen
Hughes' Kitchen Confrontation — Hughes demands payment; Hazel makes a racial slur, escalating tensions. Characters: Hazel Aiken, Detective HughesLocation: Kitchen
Hazel's Drowning — Furious, Hughes drowns Hazel in the kitchen sink, ending her criminal empire. Characters: Hazel Aiken, Detective HughesLocation: Kitchen Sink
The Autistic Son's Vulnerability — L.T. observes the boy's complete helplessness, which triggers his refusal. Characters: L.T.Location: House
Blood in the Kitchen
Hughes confronts Hazel over the missing money, leading to her drowning and the collapse of her empire. The aftermath reveals the apathy of the remaining characters.
Key Events
Hazel's Drowning — Furious, Hughes drowns Hazel in the kitchen sink, ending her criminal empire. Characters: Hazel Aiken, Detective HughesLocation: Kitchen Sink
Mary Discovers the Body — Mary finds Hazel dead but lacks the comprehension to grasp the murder. Characters: Hazel Aiken, Detective HughesLocation: Kitchen
Hughes Steals the Client Book — Hughes leaves the scene, taking Hazel's ledger of criminal contacts. Characters: Detective HughesLocation: Kitchen
Estelle's Aftermath — Estelle continues her neurotic complaints, unaware of the larger tragedy. Characters: EstelleLocation: Phone
L.T.'s Moral Apathy — L.T. reflects on his refusal, showing no remorse, only irritation. Characters: L.T.Location: House
Hughes' Escape — Hughes departs, securing the client book and evading immediate suspicion. Characters: Detective HughesLocation: Street
Hazel's Business Collapse — Hazel's criminal empire ends with her death, leaving her network exposed. Characters: Hazel AikenLocation: Home
Story Breakdown
Criminal Enterprise Setup — Hazel Aiken operates a dual business of electrolysis and contract killings from her home.
Household Dynamics — Hazel manages her family and female operatives under one roof.
Female Operative Network — Hazel exclusively employs women for high-stakes murder assignments.
The L.T. Contract — A wealthy client hires Hazel to eliminate her autistic son, bringing L.T. into the fold.
L.T. Arrival and Theft — L.T. waits for the job, stealing pills and perfume while Hazel tolerates it.
Financial Stakes — The $10,000 fee promises crucial funds for Hazel's survival.
Hughes Extortion Plot — Detective Hughes leverages his police position to blackmail Hazel for protection money.
Corrupt Protection Racket — Hughes demands bribes and orders Hazel to betray a subordinate.
Escalating Pressure — The cop's demands intensify, threatening Hazel's business and safety.
Estelle Dog Hit Arc — A neurotic client hires operatives to kill a neighbor's dog, leading to catastrophic collateral damage.
Theater Fire Incident — Operatives set a cinema ablaze, killing fourteen bystanders.
Failed Assignment — The dog survives, infuriating Estelle and prompting Hazel to dismiss her.
L.T. Moral Refusal — L.T. witnesses the autistic boy's helplessness and refuses to carry out the murder.
Apathetic Decision — L.T. declines out of annoyance rather than compassion or remorse.
Empty-Handed Return — L.T. brings no money, leaving Hazel unable to satisfy Hughes.
Kitchen Confrontation — Hughes arrives at Hazel's home demanding payment, triggering a fatal argument.
Verbal Escalation — Hazel makes a racial slur, provoking Hughes' violent rage.
Lethal Drowning — Hughes drowns Hazel in the kitchen sink, ending her criminal empire.
Aftermath and Fallout — The immediate consequences of Hazel's death ripple through the remaining characters.
Mary's Confusion — Mary discovers the body but lacks the mental capacity to comprehend the murder.
Stolen Client Ledger — Hughes escapes with Hazel's book of contacts, securing his leverage.
Hazel runs a beauty salon out of her house, but makes extra money by providing ruthless women the oppurtunity to perform hit jobs. L.T. is a parasite, and contacts Hazel looking for work after he runs out of money. She is reluctant to use him for a hit, since she prefers using women, but decides to try him on a trial basis. Meanwhile, the cop she pays off wants an arrest to make it look like he's doing his job, but Hazel doesn't want to sacrifice any of her "associates". The sleazy side of life is explored in this delightfully dark and deadpan film.
