In the quiet family town of Suburbicon during the 1950s, the best and worst of humanity is hilariously reflected through the deeds of seemingly ordinary people. When a home invasion turns deadly, a picture-perfect family turns to blackmail, revenge and murder.

After moving into a cottage together, two young lovers confront horrors of a forgotten childhood.

After a family moves into an old Victorian home, they discover a chest in the attic containing antiques tainted by a malevolent spirit. As the antiques slowly possess each family member, the spirit grows stronger, hellbent on kidnapping the children.

When Coleman F. Sweeney, a self-centered, uncaring, aggravating, nihilistic and slightly sadistic man, suddenly dies, his good side finally shows to everyone's surprise.