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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresHorror, Mystery, Drama
Votes195
DirectorJohn D. Hancock
WritersJohn D. Hancock
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsLet's Scare Jessica to Death
About Let's Scare Jessica to Death
Newly released from a mental ward, Jessica hopes to return to life the way it was before her nervous breakdown. But when Jessica moves to a country house with her husband and a close friend, she finds a mysterious girl living in there. Jessica's terror and paranoia resurface as evil forces surround her.
Directed by John D. Hancock, Let's Scare Jessica to Death leans on a strong ensemble — Zohra Lampert, Barton Heyman, Kevin O'Connor — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1971.
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