Summer of Fear (1978)

Join Vincent and Tangella as they watch "Summer of Fear" from 1978 with Linda Blair and Lee Purcell.
“Summer of Fear” (1978) is a television horror film directed by Wes Craven, based on the novel of the same name by Lois Duncan. The story follows teenager Rachel, whose life takes a dark turn when her orphaned cousin Julia comes to live with her family after a tragic accident. As Julia begins to integrate herself into the household, strange and unsettling events start to occur, leading Rachel to suspect that her cousin may not be who she claims to be. This slow-burning thriller explores themes of familial trust, fear, and the supernatural, culminating in a tense and eerie confrontation.
Cast:
Linda Blair as Rachel Bryant
Lee Purcell as Sarah Brown / Julia Grant
Jeremy Slate as Tom Bryant
Jeff McCracken as Mike Gallagher
Jeff East as Peter Bryant
Carol Lawrence as Leslie Bryant
Macdonald Carey as Professor Jarvis
James Jarnigan as Bobby Bryant
Fran Drescher as Carolyn Baker
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[@MD76MAC]

This is a good movie if you've never seen ot before.

[@lulubelle24]

I haven't seen it before & can't wait.

[@troyhickman4904]

Wait a minute, does that mean that this is not a good movie if you HAVE seen it before?🤔

[@keishahawks7333]

Ditto

[@1kylecurry]

Linda Blair & Wes Craven...two absolute icons & two examples of why we all love horror movies.

[@anw510]

I was going to ask if CF would present this film one day? No need to ask. Thank CF and been waiting to see this forgotten Wes Craven film! Can't wait and will be ready to watch!

[@Laura-i2r9r]

I Remember this debuting on Halloween Night 1978 as a Movie of the Week . It was the first year I didn’t go out in costume anymore . Watched this with my parents and handed candy out to the kids . Great movie based on A Novel . About Witchcraft . Linda Blair was great and Lee Purcell plays Evil Cousin Julia. 🎃🎃👻👻🙀🙀👹👹👿👿🧟‍♀️🧟🧟‍♂️🧛🧛‍♂️

[@troyhickman4904]

Laura, you don't go out in costume anymore?

[@samanthab1923]

Do you remember which channel?

[@michaelcase8574]

That was a very will trained horse. And the rider was in complete control. Nicely done!

[@420Rudiger]

Sundance is the most tame horse I’ve ever seen! She even did a summersault and then the durm hoomans had to give her The Shot. Great Film!

[@darrenmiller6927]

One of the best witch horror films. Lee Purcell is great as the antagonist witch, truly inspired, cold as ice. Friday's are back! Fall has its up sides. Whether because I'm an October baby, or because I was born in Oregon in the rain storms, I love the fall. I love rain and fog, we get both here in Santa Cruz. Vincent and Tangela are great; I have fun teasing them. Plus we still get Saturdays with our cool Livingston! I turn 60 in early October, and have fun with Creature Features; like coming full circle. As a kid in the 70's growing up in the Bay Area I loved Creature Features with Bob Wilkins.

[@LordRusty5]

Best thing about these movies from the '70's ... the cars! Yes, and in the '70's all cars immediately blow up, sometimes even before they hit the ground ... but they always BLOW UP! LOL!!!

[@janetcraft]

Watching big expensive cars running down the hills of a California overpass and blowing up is exciting, especially the way they made them back then. Check out Steven Speilberg's "Dual" and you know why.

[@basslobster]

Wes Craven, Linda Blair, Lee Purcell, Fran Drescher, 1978? I'm on 😀

[@punisher7772]

Nothing better than watching a horror flick on a Friday night. Especially if it's hosted by Creature Features. And Linda Blair, yeah ! 👍❤️

[@TorontoJon]

This is a gem of a movie for sure. I hope that anyone who hasn't seen it before will get a kick out of it.

[@kathypappas6867]

Oh wow, never saw this . Wes Craven was a part of this ? Cool !

[@LeviAckerman-cb5ji]

I watched it on TV a lot as a kid. Scared the crap out of me. I still watch it now and again.

[@kathypappas6867]

@@LeviAckerman-cb5ji Now I'm looking forward to it even more!

[@LeviAckerman-cb5ji]

@@kathypappas6867 disclaimer: It only scared me as a kid. Still enjoyable though.

[@Michele.3142]

Never have! Linda Blair’s 70’s perm - she looks like Maria Schneider from “Last Tango in Paris” - but without the butter.

[@troyhickman4904]

Get the butter! Or for the cheaper people, get the oleo for my holio...

[@tombennett8977]

LOL!

[@someroob7915]

Haha! Just what I thought ;)

[@brucemoriarty9964]

The movie does move slowly , but I think it has to. It's giving spooks and chills and a bit of history as it goes. Well acted. Great movie 👍

[@goyoelburro]

I love this show. Thank you!

[@johnbarker95]

Thank you Creature Features. Love this movie. Saw it when it first aired on TV back in the late seventies. Brings back good memories.

[@janetcraft]

Good to hear this. I never saw this movie before. But it sure was fun :)

[@brendan722002]

Ahhh seventies movies. Where cars would explode before they finish rolling.

[@someroob7915]

So glad to have CF friday back, and this flick is a ripper!

[@PaulHarwood-pf7dz]

I've always had a thing for Linda Blair. Looking forward to this!

[@heru-deshet359]

I fell for my wife because she looked exactly like her.

[@LESTERBALAGBIS]

This channel is my favorite. The quality of the movies are massive.

[@janetcraft]

Good movie! Thank you Creature Features :) See ya all again for our Saturday Night show - good night :)

[@moriahfeatherrae8265]

I read the book and loved the movie as a child. Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@troyhickman4904]

For far too many of us, any swimsuit season is a summer of fear...😨

[@tombennett8977]

You couldn't be more correct! The last time I went swimming was some time in my late 40s.

[@troyhickman4904]

​@@tombennett8977in my case, Tom it was the late 1840s...

[@tombennett8977]

@@troyhickman4904 LOL

[@88hemann]

Creature Features is the best program show on tv!

[@janetcraft]

Yup :)!

[@88hemann]

@janetcraft love the movies and I like weird, horror cheesy good entertainment. Glad you agree...

[@janetcraft]

@@88hemann Thank you 88 :) See you soon :)

[@peace-and-quiet]

Love this movie. I read the book as a young kid : "Stranger In The House".

[@LeviAckerman-cb5ji]

That was the name of this when it aired on TV. It's why I had a little trouble finding it on DVD.

[@Theaddora]

I've seen this movie several times but I'm watching it again because it is really good!!

[@mouseinbootsadventures7516]

Great movie 🍿🎥 Thank you Creature Features 👍💫

[@dsolosan]

I love that new intro!

[@armybeef68]

Once again, it's not the new intro, it's only for Friday night.

[@iangoddi]

I love the new intro!

[@armybeef68]

It's not the new intro, it's only for Friday night.

[@Nebraska93]

Oh yeah here we go!!! 👍🏻💯👌🏻

[@yankeekev6733]

Great film thanks for showing me this

[@stutzbearcat5624]

Hey the nurse - the lady from Spinal Tap and that tv show!!

[@danrooc]

Fran Drescher, the Nanny

[@Nubic1]

thank you creature feature !

[@LeviAckerman-cb5ji]

underrated movie!

[@BradGryphonn]

For the kiddies out there. When this movie was made, push-button wall phones were all the rage. That is all.

[@janetcraft]

I think that is a 1964 Ford Thunderbird in the movie poster. I have a feeling there's gonna be a lot of skid marks in this movie! Can't wait! See ya soon :)!

[@CommonSins]

LOL

[@troyhickman4904]

Janet, you continue to be a revelation...

[@janetcraft]

@@troyhickman4904 Ya, I heard about it :)

[@tombennett8977]

That definitely earns the coveted LOL!

[@janetcraft]

@@tombennett8977 SKID MARKS!

[@keishahawks7333]

Great movie!

[@iangoddi]

Linda Blair makes the rockin' world go round!!!

[@keishahawks7333]

I've seen this on youtube but never had the chance. Can't wait...🎉

[@christianreyes5912]

I like this opening❤

[@maria.whiddon]

Excellent pick.

[@michaelcase8574]

The nurse in blue is The Nanny! Fran Dresser!

[@janetcraft]

Fran is also the President of the Screen Actors Guild of America. She really is a tough woman. She should run for office.

[@michaelcase8574]

@janetcraft She was great during the actors strike. Forceful and articulate. She did them proud.

[@janetcraft]

@@michaelcase8574 You bet she did! I couldn't believe just how an actor like herself made such a change. You might remember in your history that President Ronald Reagan was once an actor in many films. If Mr. Reagan did it - so can Fran! I wish she could run for office. She will have my vote :)

[@DeborahTaylor-d1c]

I've never seen this movie before. When I checked it out, it has it titled as "Stranger In Our House " I don't care what the title is, but it looks like it's going to be a good movie. See ya Friday night CF friends 😊

[@tonysiragusano5149]

70s classic.

[@KrugerFS]

Good movie. Thank you.❤

[@ericandrew9214]

Wait until you see how hot young Fran Drescher is.

[@TorontoJon]

Fran Drescher was hot in her day and even in her sitcom. It's just her damn voice that grates on my nerves in no time flat. Hahaha! :)

[@louisborselio8608]

The Nanny is in this.

[@janetcraft]

Fran :)!

[@HelenL2-b1i]

Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍

[@gordons-alive4940]

Toonces no!

[@danielgarlock2074]

Frau Blucher!

[@PHILBUSHMASTER]

Good one. I like Lee Purcell.

[@pepelemoko9130]

Nice movie, there is a Poison Ivy vibe to it ..

[@GaryBailey-hk4ex]

Hey I say way to go Tangella, sounds like your artistic side has come out again!!! Gary Bailey KingofDarkness This movie is another t.v. winner 🏆🥇 Vincent and Tangella thank you both so Much!!! Gary Bailey KingofDarkness God of Thunder and Lightning 🧛🦇🐺⚰️🪦🌩️⚡

[@BradGryphonn]

Old silver fox has been to Epstien Island more than once.

[@grticecream]

Oh yes, 70's/80s hair

[@rachael943]

MY FAVORITE

[@tombennett8977]

Another movie I haven't seen but looks like it has potential. Combine that with the chat room members, and an extra weekly Tangella fix and we have the perfect Friday night.

[@MrTRN80]

It was a slow movie,end of the movie was the best of it.5/10p.

[@msdork61]

and Fran Drescher too?

[@kimpaff5880]

is she in it? Ty

[@msdork61]

@@kimpaff5880 She’s listed in the cast list in the description.

[@lindaanderson7077]

Very 70s. The ending is,so Hollywood- the monster is " dead", everyone hugs and kisses- all life changing trauma fades into the sunset.. Still, worth watching

[@mikesilva3868]

😊fun movie

[@timothycavalieri8416]

HELLO FROM ST CLOUD MINNESOTA USA ☁️ 🇺🇸

[@kimpaff5880]

Oh ok.this is tonight and the other one with the ailens is sat. Ok got it. Have a great day CF

[@djgtxgeorgetumosas3246]

Brilliant movie i enjoyed that one

[@nathanielcook2386]

Love your show

[@kurtstaley631]

Friday night. Believe it or not I'm here? I have my record on tonight. To watch and enjoy. K.S.

[@karenlbellmont6560]

You have greater features than MST3000, but they are also funny as heck! Can you tell I'm from Minnesota?

[@janetcraft]

Yes we can. Peter Graves attended the University of Minnesota. "Hello, I'm Peter Graves."

[@janetcraft]

Gertrude and I are watching the Partial Eclipse of the Moon - now on this time, 10:09pm EST :)

[@ridesapalehorse1562]

interesting. not aware of the partial eclipse. my ephemeris shows a sun/moon opposition becoming exact about 7:30 pm AB time. that would be 9:30 pm Ontario.

[@ridesapalehorse1562]

rats. calculation off. add an hour. 10.30 pm not 9.30pm

[@janetcraft]

@@ridesapalehorse1562 It had NOTHING to do with Sun! It was a Partial LUNAR Eclipse. Do you know what "Lunar" means? It's about the Moon passing over the Earth's shadow. The Sun was not involved.

[@janetcraft]

@@ridesapalehorse1562 It was only a partial Lunar Eclipse. Nothing big, really. It looked nice. I saw it. It was nice playing soft chill music while watching it.

[@ridesapalehorse1562]

@@janetcraft Thank you for your insight. For the record, there would be no Lunar without Solar. They are akin to two sides of a coin. yeah, i know. it is a poor analogy but it is what .......

[@scarletibis3158]

Hello gentlemen, from South Carolina.

[@byronharano2391]

Goodnight

[@sebastiendeniaud9416]

Remember, C.H.U.D. DE 1983.

[@SandraPokorneyCmonDude]

Put some Mr Potato Head Ears on Him!!

[@DanDBatMan]

Stranger In Our House 👊💥‼️

[@kalistapaige2768]

The made-for-tv witch that controls cars, she must be really good at Mario Cart

[@JohnSaylock-ec4cd]

Where can I get me a tangella?😂

[@patrickhamos2987]

this is actually a powerhouse performance by Blair. give her a lot of credit. the movie is eh but there's lot of effort and some interesting stuff goin on between the chars and pulling blair's char every which way

[@vana.johnson8845]

I remember this movie. It is good but getting into bed with your shoes on!? I don't care how tired you are straight up nasty 🙄😖.

[@d.b.1979]

This is prequel to exorcist

[@ivonerosa456]

Legenda por favor! 😢 Português 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@leannefabro3289]

❤️🙂

[@BradGryphonn]

If that Charger was coloured either cream or lime green, it would have either crashed into a bulldozer or a train. Good colour choice.

[@The_Craw]

Live chat not showing up for me?

[@googleuser7454]

I am able to see chat on mobile

[@The_Craw]

Interesting, I log out of my account and the life chat shows up. I log bag into my user account and the chat box is empty? Hmm.

[@Theaddora]

Go out and come back in.

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

​@@googleuser7454 You've been banned 8😅

[@carltonadkins5895]

I really enjoyed it

[@richierich8081]

Its going to be a cold one.

[@michaelcase8574]

What happened to the girl Julia's Ozask accent?

[@claytonjohnson8214]

Door bell

[@HardyHempstead]

✊️

[@MyMike305]

I hope linda Blair shows tatas in this

[@billmurray7473]

TRIVIA QUIZ: Name another TV movie directed by Wes Craven.

[@thomaswilliamson298]

"Chiller"

[@dggratton]

A movie with linda blair. Will there be naughty scenes to behold?

[@troyhickman4904]

Do you mean in the movie or at home?

[@dggratton]

@@troyhickman4904 use your imagination.

[@LeviAckerman-cb5ji]

Nope. It was a TV movie.

[@dggratton]

@@LeviAckerman-cb5ji is there a difference? It didn't show in a theater? Big deal.

[@LeviAckerman-cb5ji]

@@dggratton I don't know. If you're talking nudity, it obviously won't show it on TV. Since this was originally a TV film, I doubt there was any to begin with.

[@carbonbw]

I wonder if that stunt at around 44:48 went according to plan.

[@GaryBailey-hk4ex]

Good God, Fraan Drescher, the Nanny, ooh The Professor and I would have much to talk about since that too is my specialty, the occult!!! Gary Bailey KingofDarkness 🧛🦇🐺⚰️🪦Or fixing the occult problems that are produced!!! GaryBailey KingofDarkness

[@GaryBailey-hk4ex]

Well you have Mrs. O'Connor, keep it up Tangella!!! Gary Bailey KingofDarkness 🧛🦇🐺⚰️🪦I have been replaying Fridays movies because they are so entertaining and because I love the new opening by Tangella the Creature Features Goddess so much!!! GaryBailey KingofDarkness 🧛🦇🐺⚰️🪦⚡🌩️ God of Thunder and Lightning

[@lindadetamore252]

I saw it back in 1978😊