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Ep 137 - LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH (1971) - A '70s Cult Horror Classic or Forgotten Nightmare?
LET'S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH (1971) d. John D. Hancock (USA)
Tonight we're talking about director John Hancock's brilliant low-budget psychological chiller, Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971), which combines elements of ghosts, vampires, and zombies, yet manages to find its own uniquely eerie voice.
Shot independently in and around Connecticut, over the course of 25 chilly Autumn days on a budget of only $250,000, Jessica ultimately brought in $20 million during its theatrical release after being acquired by Paramount. It was later discovered by many more viewers (including this one) over…
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