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Let's Scare Jessica to Death
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Let's Scare Jessica to Death

1971-08-27 · 89 min · ★ 6.2

Horror · Mystery · Drama

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.

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Directors
John D. Hancock
Production companies
The Jessica Company, Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 180,000

Top Cast

Zohra LampertZohra LampertJessica
Barton HeymanBarton HeymanDuncan
Kevin O'ConnorKevin O'ConnorWoody
Gretchen CorbettGretchen CorbettThe Girl
Alan MansonAlan MansonSam Dorker
Mariclare CostelloMariclare CostelloEmily

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