LET'S KILL UNCLE

Following the death of multi-millionaire Russell Harrison, his $5 million estate falls to his only child, 12-year-old Barnaby Harrison, who will receive the money upon reaching adulthood. In the meantime, Barnaby will live with his uncle, Major Kevin Harrison, who resides on a remote, sparsely populated island. The major was a war hero, a former British commando whose autobiography, Killing the Enemy, details multiple accounts of extreme close combat. Aboard the boat to the island is Chrissie, who is Barnaby's age. The two children constantly argue, with Chrissie believing Barnaby is telling fantastic lies about his uncle's exploits. Chrissie has come from a broken home and will be living with her Aunt Justine, who also resides on Uncle Kevin's island.

Even after reaching their destination, Barnaby's misbehavior continues. He keeps up a constant litany of tall tales to impress or frighten Chrissie. Barnaby, however, worships his heroic Uncle Kevin and enjoys reading his book. One night, the major, clad in his wartime beret and battledress, awakens Barnaby and takes him on "an adventure". Leading Barnaby to high cliffs overlooking the crashing surf, Harrison hypnotizes Barnaby, planting the suggestion that he walk off the cliffs to his death. But from far below, Aunt Justine spies Barnaby perilously close to the edge of a high cliff and shouts at him, waking him from his trance. A shaken Barnaby believes he was walking in his sleep until Uncle Kevin later jovially explains he meant to kill Barnaby for his inheritance. Though his first attempt failed, he vows he will try again.

Based on Barnaby's previous lies and bad behavior, no one believes his claims of his uncle's persecution. That is, until Chrissie discovers the truth and gleefully suggests they kill uncle before uncle kills Barnaby. The trio begin a series of intricate assassination attempts against each other. Their battle finally ends in a stalemate. As a result, the only harm inflicted is psychological, not physical. But the children are left to reflect on which is worse.