Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1971, Let's Scare Jessica to Death is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by John D. Hancock, running about 89 minutes. “Nightmare or sanity... which is which?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Let's Scare Jessica to Death stars Zohra Lampert as Jessica, Barton Heyman as Duncan, Gretchen Corbett as The Girl and Alan Manson as Sam Dorker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Let's Scare Jessica to Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let's Scare Jessica to Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let's Scare Jessica to Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971)?
- In US, Let's Scare Jessica to Death is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Let's Scare Jessica to Death worth watching?
- Let's Scare Jessica to Death holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Let's Scare Jessica to Death?
- Let's Scare Jessica to Death stars Zohra Lampert, Barton Heyman, Gretchen Corbett, Alan Manson and Mariclare Costello.
- When was Let's Scare Jessica to Death released?
- Let's Scare Jessica to Death was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.
