Margaret's father, recently unemployed, has been isolating himself in the basement, conducting mysterious experiments. As he emerges, he becomes increasingly erratic, warning his family to "stay out of the basement." When Margaret's mother leaves town, her brother and she uncover the dark truth behind their father's strange behavior.
Goosebumps
As her mother departs to care for a family member, Margaret's worries about her father intensify, fueled by her curiosity about the mysterious projects in his basement and the altered demeanor that has left her perplexed.