I thought the film did a wonderful job of being humorous and serious at the same time. The horrible chemistry between the parents made poor Jamie an emotional cripple and I really did feel bad for her. Most of the characters are exaggerated and there was humor to be found in all of them. Seeing Pearl expose her nipples was particularly funny and I laughed out loud at that.

I love movies where all the characters end up unhappy and this film certainly accomplished that.

TOYS ARE NOT FOR CHILDREN is one of those obscure, independent horror films shot in New York back in the day and originally released by Something Weird Video. This one dates from the early 1970s and is another story of abnormal psychology, weird incestuous relationships, and people who haven't grown up properly. Given the subject matter it offers a surprisingly serious approach to the material, avoiding sleaze and exploitation for the most part, although there's a smattering of nudity. The acting is better than expected and the characters quite interesting, although there's not enough story to sustain the running time.