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Only a Scream Away (1974)

NR · 1974-01-26 · 1h 14m · EN
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Newlyweds Samantha and Robert Miller emerge from the church to the sound of cheers. However, the happy scene is disturbed by a cruel practical joke, someone throws a paint-bomb at the bride. Later, upon returning from their honeymoon the couple discover the smashed remnants of their wedding cake and a mysterious gift -- one soiled glove. Could it be a warning? Does someone hold a grudge against the couple?

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Peter JefferiesDirector

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Hayley MillsHayley MillsGary CollinsGary CollinsJoyce CareyJoyce CareyDavid WarbeckDavid WarbeckJeremy BullochJeremy Bulloch

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Genre affinityThriller · Tv MoviePacingShortDirector preference324607Actor preference289815 · 58577 · 214213Country preferenceGbDecade preference1970

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What is Only a Scream Away about?

Newlyweds Samantha and Robert Miller emerge from the church to the sound of cheers. However, the happy scene is disturbed by a cruel practical joke, someone throws a paint-bomb at the bride. Later, upon returning from their honeymoon the couple discover the smashed remnants of their wedding cake and a mysterious gift -- one soiled glove. Could it be a warning? Does someone hold a grudge against the couple?

How long is Only a Scream Away?

Only a Scream Away has a runtime of 74 minutes.