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Writers:
Glenn M. Benest (writer)
Lois Duncan (novel)
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Release Date:
31 October 1978 (USA) more
Tagline:
Tonight, the world premiere of a chilling story of witchcraft, demons and the supernatural! more
Plot:
A teenage girl's life is turned upside down after her cousin moves into her house, and as time goes by, she begins to suspect that she may be a practitioner of witchcraft. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast

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Linda Blair ... Rachel Bryant

Lee Purcell ... Julia Trent
Jeremy Slate ... Tom Bryant

Jeff McCracken ... Mike Gallagher

Jeff East ... Peter Bryant
Carol Lawrence ... Leslie Bryant
Macdonald Carey ... Professor Jarvis

Fran Drescher ... Carolyn Baker
James Jarnigan ... Bobby Bryant (as James Jarnagin)
Kerry Arquette ... Anne
Sierra Pecheur ... Nurse Duncan
Billy Beck ... Sheriff
Patricia Wilson ... Mrs. Gallagher
Frederick Rule ... Mailman
Helena Mäkelä ... Beverly Hills Lady (as Helena Makela)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Summer of Fear (Europe: English title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some violence.
Runtime:
100 min
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After having a successful television run on both NBC and CBS, the film was re-titled "Summer of Fear" and given a theatrical release in Europe. more
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Julia: [finds a picture of Rachel's boyfriend Mike] Is he your solid feller?
Rachel Bryant: I guess so ...
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Creepy 70's delight, 16 September 1999
Author: Clayton Smith (playwithclay@hotmail.com) from New York City

I remember this movie as being one of my favorites from childhood. No wonder - directed by Wes Craven from a book by Lois Duncan, a winning formula. Purcell is pure witch and Blair the perfect combatant - the scene in the darkroom is a classic. Find this movie and watch it in the dark - alone!

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