Oliver Stone's harrowing film released for the first time on video follows the lives of two individuals, Mickey and Mallory, who, sexually abused by their fathers at an early age, seek revenge on patriarchal authority by becoming mass murderers. They go on the rampage, always leaving one witness to their carnage behind to ensure they receive full credit for their crimes. The pair soon become the toast of 'American Maniacs' a weekly TV series devoted to real life crime and become huge celebrities in the process.