

Let's Scare Jessica to Death
1971-08-27 · 89 min · ★ 6.2
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 LampertJessica
Barton HeymanDuncan
Kevin O'ConnorWoody
Gretchen CorbettThe Girl
Alan MansonSam Dorker
Mariclare CostelloEmilyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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