John and Mary Taylor retire from the army to their hometown, purchasing a home at a bargain price. Little do they know about the goings-on at the house next door, but they are soon to find out. The five children there are wild and undisciplined with their mother only there occasionally, and her live-in boyfriend is an ex-con who takes it upon himself to severely discipline the children. The Taylors are caught up in trying to help the children, leading to deadly consequences.