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Summer of Fear (1978)

Linda Blair , Lee Purcell , Wes Craven  |  PG-13 |  DVD
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Linda Blair, Lee Purcell, Jeremy Slate, Jeff McCracken, Jeff East
  • Directors: Wes Craven
  • Writers: Max A. Keller, Glenn M. Benest, Lois Duncan
  • Producers: Bill Finnegan, Max A. Keller, Micheline H. Keller, Patricia Finnegan
  • Format: Color, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Live / Artisan
  • DVD Release Date: February 18, 2003
  • Run Time: 100 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000844IE
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,465 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Summer of Fear" on IMDb

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From the Back Cover

From famed horror master Wes Craven comes a chilling thriller starring acclaimed actress Linda Blair! When Rachel's cousin Julia comes to live with the family farm, unsettling things begin to occur. Casting an alluring spell over everyone she meets, Julia slowly lures everyone away from Rachel. Terrifying instances of the occult begin to take place, forcing Rachel to fight for survival against what is revealed to be a horrifying demonic presence!

Customer Reviews

I thought the movie was a little spooky...but a little bit cheesy. Courtney  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
The plot is good, the acting not too bad, and it has the right amount of creepiness to it. Nanette Wason  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Nicely done. November 24, 2003
By Ryan
Format:DVD
To be truely correct: Wes Craven's "Summer of Fear". Actually, "Wes Craven Presents Lois Duncan's Summer of Fear".

18 year old Rachel Bryant is getting used to the fact that her aunt and uncle have died in a car crash. But mostly, her cousin Julia who was at boarding school at the time. It's summer, and Rachel thinks she can deal with her cousin Julia. But there is something funny about Julia....

Rachel finds strange artifacts in her room that she is sharing with Julia such as a picture of herself with red splotches all over it. Wait a minute....Rachel suddenly suffered from hives a few days ago. And Rachel's horse has acted strangely around Julia until it suddenly had to be put down. And there is a strange figure with her horses hair on it....What is going on with Julia?!

I enjoyed "Summer Of Fear" since I first saw it on TV several years ago under the title "Stranger in Our House". It's creepy and some good plot twists help make this a winning horror flick for the ages.

RECCOMENDED TO FANS OF:
Witchcraft (1988)
Burnt Offerings (1976)
The Craft (1996)

CAST
Linda Blair .... Rachel Bryant
Lee Purcell .... Julia
Jeremy Slate .... Tom Bryant
Jeff McCracken .... Mike Gallagher

THE MOVIE: 3.5/4

THE PICTURE QUALITY: 7/10 In 1.33:1 full screen. That's probably the original aspect ratio since it's a tv movie. There is a large amounts of specs and grittyness thoughout the movie.

THE AUDIO QUALITY: 9.5/10 You can choose from 5.1 Dolby Digital or 2.0 dolby Stereo. The commentary is in 2.0 Stereo. Great listening!

THE SPECIAL FEATURES: Audio Commentary with director Wes Craven and producer Max Keller, director and cast filmographies and sneak peeks.

SUBTITLES: English.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Beware of Strangers March 24, 2003
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw this movie back when I was 10 or 11 years old. This movie is a classic, old-fashioned spooky movie that I could watch during a lazy, rainy Saturday afternoon. It was REALLY GOOD. I haven't seen it since it came out back in '78. I don't even think it's been shown on TV much since, either. I'm glad it came back on video. There's not too much to the storyline, but the ending will throw you, especially if you've never seen it before. Watch it and enjoy. Oh! It's good to see Linda Blair in a "good" role versus the "evil" roles like "The Exorcist".
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4.0 out of 5 stars Summer of Fear (1978) June 26, 2004
Format:VHS Tape
Entertaining telechiller from Wes Craven starring Linda Blair. Blair plays Rachel, whose cousin Julia (Lee Purcell) comes to live with her and her family at the farm, but macabre events begin to happen and Rachel soon suspects that Julia is practicing witchcraft and voodoo. I wasn't expecting much out of this thriller but in my opinion, it worked very well and was surprisingly scary. Blair does a good job as Rachel and we are with her every step of the way, and Purcell is great as Julia. Wes Craven gives the film a slick, hard look and an impressive atmosphere (this was Craven's first 35mm film), and the script by Glenn M. Benest and Max Keller is riveting and suspenseful. Lois Duncan's acclaimed novel gets a nice little fright of a treatment with this little TV gem.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Made-For-TV Wes Craven
For those renting this because it's a Wes Craven film, be forewarned - it may be a Wes Craven film, but it's made for TV (and 1970s TV at that), so it has none of the Wes Craven... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Harry O
5.0 out of 5 stars A Lost Treasure.
I remember watching this film, when i was just a little kid, when i had the VHS. Sadly, This movie is kind of forgotten about, by everyone. Therefore, it is hard to find. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Kaelan
4.0 out of 5 stars Campy, Trashy, Made-for-TV Fun
After Wes Craven made the groundbreaking "Last House on the Left" and "Hills Have Eyes", he fell into a bit of a rut before finally finding his footing again with the 1984 classic... Read more
Published 17 months ago by K. Sommerfield
4.0 out of 5 stars Almost as good as I remembered
I saw this movie when it first came out and a few times since then. I read the book as well. I always loved it and I wasn't disappointed this time. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Nanette Wason
5.0 out of 5 stars Glad I found this movie
I taped this movie from TV long ago and lost the tape. I was so surprised to find this at all. I ordered it and received it within one week. Very good quality.
Published 23 months ago by lisaq428
4.0 out of 5 stars Made-For-TV Craven!...
In SUMMER OF FEAR, Linda Blair (THE EXORCIST 1 and 2, BORN INNOCENT, HELL NIGHT) stars as a squeaky-clean gal who suspects that her cousin (Lee Purcell) might be a witch. Read more
Published on July 31, 2010 by Bindy Sue Frřnkünschtein
3.0 out of 5 stars just o.k.
for the time it was it was scary , but for today it wouldn,t be scary enough.
Published on October 29, 2008 by Sean H. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Summer Of Fear
I had been searching for this movie for years. I became a fan after seeing it when I was a child. I love Linda Blair, and it's a shame that she doesn't get the recognition that... Read more
Published on July 1, 2008 by Jacqueline Fantroy-lawson
5.0 out of 5 stars Performance of a lifetime by Jeff East
Fran Drescher is a hottie but Jeff East steals the show. Those that comment on his hair are just jealous--that's his natural look--no perm added! Read more
Published on November 13, 2006 by S. rademacher
4.0 out of 5 stars To be more than honest with you...
I really enjoyed this considering it was in the bargain basement (most of them aren't uusually worth picking up). Read more
Published on January 15, 2006 by William
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