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DVD:

Written by: Glenn M. Benest, based on the novel by Lois Duncan
Directed by: Wes Craven
Starring: Linda Blair, Lee Purcell, Fran Drescher, Macdonald Carey

Features:

1. Director and Cast Filmographies
2. Running audio commentary by director Craven and producer Max Keller

Released by: Artisan
Region: 1
Rating: PG-13
Anamorphic: N/A; appears in its original 1.33:1.

My Advice: Rent a better Wes Craven movie.

The loving and happy Bryants take in their niece Julia (Purcell) after her parents die in a mysterious car accident in the Appalachians. At first shy and a little frumpy, Julia transforms into a vivacious and beautiful creature. Everyone in town is charmed by her, especially the menfolk. This doesn't please Rachel (Blair), the Bryants' daughter. Rachel loses her family's affection, her boyfriend and her peace of mind due to her cousin's enchanting presence. Rachel thinks Julia is a total witch. (Remember this is 1978, you couldn't say bitch on network TV.) With evidence piling up and events taking a deadly turn, Rachel may be more right than she knows. Will it be enough to survive the Summer of Fear? (Cue dramatic music)

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