Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971)
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1h 28m
A psychologically fragile woman, recently released from an institution, moves to a remote farmhouse with her husband and a friend, hoping for a fresh start. Their arrival takes a disturbing turn when they encounter a mysterious young drifter named Emily. As Jessica’s grip on reality is tested by strange events, unsettling locals, and mounting paranoia, she becomes convinced that Emily may be linked to a chilling legend of vampirism. Set against the eerie backdrop of rural Connecticut, the film builds a sense of dread and ambiguity.
Cast:
Zohra Lampert as Jessica
Barton Heyman as Duncan
Kevin O'Connor as Woody
Gretchen Corbett as The Girl
Alan Manson as Sam Dorker
Mariclare Costello as Emily
Produced by:
John Hancock (Director/Co-Writer)
Lee Kalcheim (Co-Writer)
Paul C. Roberts (Producer)
William A. Baird (Cinematography)
Orville Stoeber (Music)
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