The Radleys (2024)

At the heart of the story is the Radley family: Helen, Peter, and their teenagers Clara and Rowan, who lead a quiet and measured life in a small town. However, everything changes in an instant when Clara, attacked by a classmate, is forced to defend herself. In the struggle, she not only kills him but also drinks his blood, a shocking revelation for the entire family.

At this moment, Clara learns the secret her parents have kept hidden for so long: their family are vampires. The Radleys have managed to abstain from drinking blood for years, but now that Clara has broken the taboo, their world is thrown into chaos. Struggling to make sense of the situation and dispose of the body, Helen and Peter decide to seek help from an uncle their children have never heard of.

The uncle turns out to be Peter’s twin brother — a colorful and eccentric character who lives far from the disciplined lifestyle of the Radleys. He embraces a philosophy of freedom and indulgence and is eager to share it. His arrival adds further chaos to the Radleys’ lives as he proposes unconventional solutions for covering up the evidence and embracing their new reality.

The family becomes entangled in a series of comedic and tense situations where they must deal not only with the aftermath of Clara’s first experience but also with their own emotions and fears. The strained relationships between parents and children, the surprising discovery of their true nature, and the uncle’s unorthodox outlook on life force the Radleys to reevaluate their lives and values.

The film blends comedy and drama, exploring themes of family, self-acceptance, and finding balance between personal desires and moral norms. How will the Radleys cope with their new circumstances? And will they be able to keep their family intact in a world where their secrets are becoming increasingly difficult to hide?