Repressed, suicidal, alcoholic, pyromaniac librarian Louise Elmore (Carrie Snodgress) never recovered from the disappearance of her fiance on her wedding day. She lives with her tyrannical father Wendell (Ray Milland), who was paralyzed when he jumped from his burning department store-a fire set by Louise. Exactly what happened to Louise's fiance, and how long can she stand living with Wendell and working in her soul crushing job before she snaps? ![]()
