Ankle Biters is a dark comedy film that follows four sisters, aged 8 to 12, who live alone with their mother in a small town. One day, the youngest sister, Bibi, hears strange noises coming from her mother's bedroom and assumes that their mom is being attacked by a man. The older sisters, Kiki, Lala, and Didi, believe Bibi's story and immediately set out to protect their mother.
In their mission to save their mom, the girls become fixated on one particular hockey player, Todd, who their mom had recently been seeing. The girls mistakenly believe that Todd is the attacker and come up with a plan to brutally murder him. They spend their days training and building weapons in order to carry out their revenge.
As the girls get closer to executing their plan, they begin to realize that there may be more to the story than they originally thought. With twists and turns, Ankle Biters keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as they follow the sisters on their journey of revenge and discovery.
The film features a talented cast of child actors, including Hailee Steinfeld as the eldest sister Kiki. Ankle Biters was directed by Richard Linklater and received critical acclaim for its unique blend of dark humor and suspense.