Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Nonureva Really Surprised!

Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

Blake Rivera If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

bensonmum2 College student Peggy (Sian Barbara Allen) takes a job doing some light cleaning at the home of sculptor Jeffrey Elliot (Ted Bessell) and his mother (Bette Davis). Peggy begins to notice some strange goings-on in a room above the garage. Jeffrey tells her to stay away. He tells her that the room is home to his mentally deranged sister. Peggy suspicions grow when she learns about the disappearance of the girl who previously had her job. What's going on?Scream, Pretty Peggy is probably one of the better made-for-TV films from the 70s. I remember seeing this one when I was about 10 and it scared the pants off me. That's not saying much, though, because back then pretty much anything scared the pants off me. Today, while I still enjoy Scream, Pretty Peggy, I realize that the plot lacks originality. If you've seen Psycho or Homicidal, you can pretty much guess where this thing is headed and how it's going to end. It's still a lot of fun, though. I credit director Gordon Hessler for keeping things lively and interesting along the journey. I also credit Hessler for creating a film filled with atmosphere. There's more atmosphere in Scream, Pretty Peggy than in a lot of better known horror movies with big budget theatrical releases. Like I always say, atmosphere is key to an effective horror movie. Most of the acting is okay. Bette Davis really has little to do and pretty much sleepwalks through the movie. But who cares, she's Bette Davis and she's always a good watch regardless of what she's doing (or not doing). Bessell is solid. My only issue with Bessell is that it's impossible not to think of That Girl when you see him. Allen is the weakest cast member. She just has a grating quality about her. And, it doesn't help matters that her character is super annoying. Appropriately enough, the film's finale is a highlight. The killer's reveal is nice and creepy. The sculptures add an especially atmospheric touch.

christopher-underwood Low budget TV movie and even if it is a bit derivative not a bad effort at all. Sian Barbara Allen doesn't impress and was probably a bit too old at 27 to convince as the young student. Ted Bessell is OK but both were destined to have careers restricted to TV. Bette Davis on the other hand, professional to the end, seems to struggle at times but always maintains that menacing presence. Indeed although 64 here would go on to make almost twenty more films before her death some 16 years later. Very early on when we see Bessell as the home based sculptor I'm already thinking of Corman's 1959 Bucket of Blood. Little do I know that by the end we shall see the influence of the following year's, Psycho as well. Nothing to get particularly excited about but enjoyable enough, thanks mainly to Bette Davis.

moonspinner55 Perky college co-ed (Sian Barbara Allen, who looks a bit like Jessica Harper) talks her way into job as housekeeper for a famous sculptor and his elderly mother; soon, she's curious about the person living in the room over the garage, a woman she's told is incurably insane. TV-made extension of "Psycho"'s theme, lacking at the very least one big jolt (no shower scene here). Instead, "Scream, Pretty Peggy" is full of chit-chat, relying on a single plot-hook in which to hang all its weary exposition. The performances are unusually strong for a television feature, particularly by Ted Bessell as the artist, but the reedy-thin story is stretched to the breaking point. Interesting location, appropriately scary music from Bob Prince, pithy supporting work from Bette Davis. Otherwise, pretty tame.

toolkien Spoilers ahead....This movie scared the biscuits out of me as a 5 year old in 1973, Ted Besell with the makeup on at the end haunted me for months. Very tense and scary for a made for TV movie in the 70's.But now as a hoary old adult, the college broad comes off as a bit stupid and altogether pushy, knowingly doing things that she would be better off not doing. Perhaps a little sharp blade to the kidney would have done her good.The problem that really prevents this from getting a higher rating is that the boogey man of the movie kills so swiftly and silently, which sets up the thrill. But when Peggy is about to get hers, is it quick and deadly? No! She.....drum roll please.....DUCKS! And runs away. The Phantom was so deadly and stealthy for so long, makes a long introduction of its presence then proceeds to MISS! Sort of lets the air out of the whole production.But for all that, it was a nice trip down memory lane. Decent suspense on a small budget.