Collection of three films showcasing the talents of American composer and songwriter Frank Zappa. In 'The Torture Never Stops', Zappa and his band perform live at The Palladium in New York for a Halloween concert in October 1981. 'The Dub Room Special' includes footage of another one of his annual Halloween shows, this time in New York City, as well as a performance at the KCET studios in Los Angeles. In 'Baby Snakes' stop motion clay animation and backstage footage of the band and crew is interspersed with highlights of their 1977 Halloween concert at New York's Palladium Theater.