Let's Scare Jessica to Death
“Something is after Jessica. Something very cold, very wet...and very dead.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$180K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John D. Hancock
- Screenplay & Story
- John D. Hancock, Lee Kalcheim
- Original Score
- Orville Stoeber, Walter E. Sear
- Original Title
- Let's Scare Jessica to Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $180K
- Production Studios
- The Jessica Company, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John D. Hancock
John D. Hancock, Lee Kalcheim
Orville Stoeber, Walter E. Sear
Robert M. Baldwin
Murray Solomon
Bill Badalato, Charles B. Moss Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John D. Hancock
Director
Bill Badalato
Producer
Charles B. Moss Jr.
Producer
Orville Stoeber
Original Music Composer
Robert M. Baldwin
Director of Photography
Murray Solomon
Editor
Mariette Pinchart
Costume Design
John D. Hancock
Writer
Lee Kalcheim
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Let's Scare Jessica to Death
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What is Let's Scare Jessica to Death about?
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.
Who directed Let's Scare Jessica to Death?
Let's Scare Jessica to Death was directed by John D. Hancock.
Who stars in Let's Scare Jessica to Death?
The principal cast of Let's Scare Jessica to Death includes Zohra Lampert, Barton Heyman, Kevin O'Connor, Gretchen Corbett, Alan Manson.
When was Let's Scare Jessica to Death released and how long is it?
Let's Scare Jessica to Death was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Let's Scare Jessica to Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Let's Scare Jessica to Death was composed by Orville Stoeber, Walter E. Sear.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Let's Scare Jessica to Death?
Let's Scare Jessica to Death holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).