Scientists discover that the atomic engines are hurtling into space and an explosion is detected on the trajectory course to the Delta asteroids.
Calculations reveal that several dislodged asteroids are heading towards Earth.
The only hope to save the Earth from mass destruction is for every country to launch its missiles to destroy the asteroids before they enter Earth's atmosphere. In a decaying Irish castle, members of a bizarre Irish family vy for a large inheritance expected from their mother, who has become deranged following the drowning of her only daughter. After several family members are killed in a series of gruesome axe murders seemingly related to the drowning, the family doctor begins an investigation. Jean Yarbrough Dr. Carruthers has made the Heaths very wealthy from the formulas he's created for their cosmetics company, but he has no stake in the profits.