This first film version of "The Children's Hour" uses a heterosexual triangle rather than the play's lesbian theme. The plot concerns schoolteachers Karen Wright and Martha Dobie, both of whom are in love with Dr. Joe Cardin. The malicious lie of one of their students involves all three in a scandal which disrupts all their lives.
Four university students summon an ancient spirit from a different dimension with a liturgical notebook they found. They will soon realize that their own lives are in grave danger.
Weaving the thrills of murderous mayhem with sparkling characters and a surprising hint of tenderness, HOW TO MAKE A KILLING promises us an irresistible crime comedy in the vein of Fargo and Shallow Grave.