Summer of Fear (1978)
Stranger in Our House (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG-13
- 1h 38min
- Horror, Thriller
- 31 Oct 1978 (USA)
- TV Movie
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.
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Cast
| Linda Blair | ... |
Rachel Bryant
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| Lee Purcell | ... |
Julia Trent
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| Jeremy Slate | ... |
Tom Bryant
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| Jeff McCracken | ... |
Mike Gallagher
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| Jeff East | ... |
Peter Bryant
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| Carol Lawrence | ... |
Leslie Bryant
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| Macdonald Carey | ... |
Professor Jarvis - Special appearance by
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| Fran Drescher | ... |
Carolyn Baker
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James Jarnigan | ... |
Bobby Bryant
(as James Jarnagin)
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Sierra Pecheur | ... |
Nurse Duncan
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| Billy Beck | ... |
The Sheriff
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| Patricia Wilson | ... |
Mrs. Gallagher
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Gwil Richards | ... |
Dr. Morgan
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Frederick Rule | ... |
The Mailman
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Helena Mäkelä | ... |
Bev. Hills Lady
(as Helena Makela)
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Nicole Keller | ... |
Elizabeth
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| John Steadman | ... |
Veterinarian
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Kerry Arquette | ... |
Anne
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Kim Wells | ... |
Female Rider
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Beatrice Manley | ... |
Marge Trent
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| Thomas McGowan | ... |
Cowboy Don (uncredited)
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| Ed Wright | ... |
Mr. Wilson (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Wes Craven | ||
Written by
| Lois Duncan | ... | (based on the novel by: "Summer of Fear") |
| Glenn M. Benest | ... | (teleplay) |
| Max A. Keller | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Joe Aubel | ... | associate producer |
| Wade G. Davis II | ... | associate executive producer |
| Bill Finnegan | ... | producer |
| Patricia Finnegan | ... | producer (as Pat) |
| Max A. Keller | ... | executive producer |
| Micheline H. Keller | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| John D'Andrea | ||
| Michael Lloyd | ||
Cinematography by
| William K. Jurgensen | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Howard A. Smith | ||
Editorial Department
| George T. Talley | ... | assistant editor (as George Talley) |
Art Direction by
| Joe Aubel | ||
Set Decoration by
| Anthony Mondell | ||
Makeup Department
| Carolyn Elias | ... | hair stylist |
| Stephen Gautier | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Steve Nicolaides | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mary Ellen Canniff | ... | second assistant director (as M. E. Canniff) |
| Kevin A. Finnegan | ... | second assistant director (as Kevin Finnegan) |
| Charles Ziarko | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Craig Raiche | ... | property |
| Woody Willis | ... | construction (as Woodrow Willis) |
Sound Department
| Michael Hilkene | ... | sound editor |
| Don MacDougall | ... | re-recording mixer |
| William Randall | ... | production sound |
Special Effects by
| John Frazier | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Mickey Gilbert | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jean Coulter | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jay Johnson | ... | key grip |
| Ron Knox | ... | gaffer |
| Al LaVerde | ... | best boy grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kathy O'Rear | ... | costumes |
Music Department
| Dan Carlin Sr. | ... | music editor (as Dan Carlin) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marjorie Mullen | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bob Hendrix | ... | transportation |
| Billy G. Arter | ... | transportation coordinator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Margaret E. Fannin | ... | production coordinator (as Margaret Fannin) |
| Jimmy Medearis | ... | wrangler (as Jim Medearis) |
| Paul Roedl | ... | auditor (as Paul D. Roedl) |
Production Companies
- Feature Films (copyright holder)
- Finnegan Associates
- Inter Planetary Productions Corporation
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1978) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Keller Entertainment Group (1978) (World-wide) (sales)
- Mexico Internacional Films (1979) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Les Films Jacques Leitienne (1980) (France) (theatrical)
- Zvezda Film (1979) (Yugoslavia) (theatrical)
- Irfan Film (1979) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Gamo Films (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- AB Video (1984) (Norway) (VHS)
- Alfa-Panorama Film & Video (1989) (Finland) (VHS)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2003) (Canada) (DVD) (VHS)
- Artisan Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD) (VHS)
- Doppelganger Releasing (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Future Film (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
- General Motion Pictures OHG (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Inter-Press (1988) (Norway) (VHS)
- Jaguar Video (1983) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Magna Pacific (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- Star Media Entertainment (2005) (Norway) (DVD)
- Thorn EMI Video (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- Thorn-EMI Video (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Thorn-EMI Video (1983) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Xcess Entertainment (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Ellison / Gartzman Company (casting)
- Echo Film Services (sound editing)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (color)
- Todd-AO Studios (sound)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Mercedes Benz USA (production assistance furnished by)
Storyline
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A country family of five takes in cousin Julia, whose parents recently perished in a car crash. Julia extends her influence over the family and those around them, fooling all except for Rachel, the teenage girl who knows her cousin is up to no good.
Written by Brian J. Wright |
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| Taglines | Julia came to live with the Bryants. She claimed to be their cousin ... See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | As Wes Craven notes on the DVD commentary, this was Linda Blair's first film after running into some trouble with the law the previous year. It would be her final starring role in a television movie. See more » |
| Goofs | The scene where Rachel says "What is it? What does she have that has you and Mike so enchanted? " Peter simply says "I guess some people are just special ". Then Peter starts walking toward the door but then turns around briefly and says "I like her.." Right after he says that he smiles right at the camera as if he is posing for a picture. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Deadly Blessing (1981). See more » |
| Quotes |
Julia:
[finds a picture of Rachel's boyfriend Mike]
Is he your solid feller? Rachel Bryant: I guess so... See more » |