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Let's Scare Jessica to Death

1971Movie1 h 29 minPG

55
DecentGoodWatch score
55
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You scare easily

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Directed by
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Facts

August 27, 1971 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
August 27, 1971
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$180,000
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Freaky Electronic Music, Haunted Heroine, Hearing Voices +4

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Let's Scare Jessica to Death?"

Questions about Let's Scare Jessica to Death

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Where can I stream Let's Scare Jessica to Death?

In the United States, Let's Scare Jessica to Death is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Let's Scare Jessica to Death worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Let's Scare Jessica to Death okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Let's Scare Jessica to Death scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Let's Scare Jessica to Death?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.