Orphaned twins Isabelle and Beatrice Thorn are living a glamorous 1920s Hollywood life as wards of Mr. Cecil, a mysterious and influential director. Isabelle is a silent film starlet, destined for greatness. Beatrice spends her days hidden away, scarves covering her birthmarks and baldness. But Beatrice's curiosity about Mr. Cecil, the death of her parents & the appearance creatures that should not exist on this earth make her realize the director has truly dark designs.