Locks on wicker baskets are absolutely pointless. When bitten in the forehead blood will come out of your mouth. Small basketball-sized freaks have normal sized hands and arms. Gashes will only appear after the initial attack. Stop motion was significantly less advanced in the 80's than it was in the 30's.
Cops find murder humorous.
Major operations don't hurt. Being normal is not desirable. Flesh is surprisingly crunchy. Pieces left over from operations are taken home and thrown out in the trash. Freaks need lovin' too.