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Summer of Fear ()

Stranger in Our House (original title)
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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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Rachel Bryant
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Julia Trent
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Tom Bryant
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Mike Gallagher
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Peter Bryant
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Leslie Bryant
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Professor Jarvis - Special appearance by
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Carolyn Baker
James Jarnigan ...
Bobby Bryant (as James Jarnagin)
Sierra Pecheur ...
Nurse Duncan
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The Sheriff
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Mrs. Gallagher
Gwil Richards ...
Dr. Morgan
Frederick Rule ...
The Mailman
Helena Mäkelä ...
Bev. Hills Lady (as Helena Makela)
Nicole Keller ...
Elizabeth
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Veterinarian
Kerry Arquette ...
Anne
Kim Wells ...
Female Rider
Beatrice Manley ...
Marge Trent
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Thomas McGowan ...
Cowboy Don (uncredited)
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Mr. Wilson (uncredited)

Directed by

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Wes Craven

Written by

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Lois Duncan ... (based on the novel by: "Summer of Fear")
 
Glenn M. Benest ... (teleplay)
 
Max A. Keller ... (teleplay)

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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

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John D'Andrea
Michael Lloyd

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William K. Jurgensen ... director of photography

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Howard A. Smith

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George T. Talley ... assistant editor (as George Talley)

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Joe Aubel

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Anthony Mondell

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Carolyn Elias ... hair stylist
Stephen Gautier ... makeup artist

Production Management

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Steve Nicolaides ... production manager

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Mary Ellen Canniff ... second assistant director (as M. E. Canniff)
Kevin A. Finnegan ... second assistant director (as Kevin Finnegan)
Charles Ziarko ... assistant director

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Craig Raiche ... property
Woody Willis ... construction (as Woodrow Willis)

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Michael Hilkene ... sound editor
Don MacDougall ... re-recording mixer
William Randall ... production sound

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John Frazier ... special effects

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Mickey Gilbert ... stunt coordinator
Jean Coulter ... stunt double (uncredited)

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Jay Johnson ... key grip
Ron Knox ... gaffer
Al LaVerde ... best boy grip (uncredited)

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Kathy O'Rear ... costumes

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Dan Carlin Sr. ... music editor (as Dan Carlin)

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Marjorie Mullen ... script supervisor

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Bob Hendrix ... transportation
Billy G. Arter ... transportation coordinator (uncredited)

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Margaret E. Fannin ... production coordinator (as Margaret Fannin)
Jimmy Medearis ... wrangler (as Jim Medearis)
Paul Roedl ... auditor (as Paul D. Roedl)

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Plot Summary

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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Also Known As
  • Summer of Fear (United States, English title)
  • Summer of Fear (United States)
  • Summer of Fear (World-wide, English title)
  • Summer of Fear (Europe, English title)
  • Summer of Fear (United Kingdom)
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  • 98 min
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Trivia In the book, "Summer of Fear" (1976) by Lois Duncan, Rachel's beloved pet was a cocker spaniel, however Linda Blair's affection for horses caused Wes Craven to have her pet be a horse instead. See more »
Goofs When Rachel says, "What is it? What does she have that has you and Mike so enchanted?", Peter replies, "I guess some people are just special." He starts walking toward the door but then turns around briefly and says, "I like her..." Right after Peter 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: I like my hair this way. Mike does, too. So does your father.
Rachel Bryant: Well I can't stand a thing about you, and that includes your hair!
Julia: How rude.
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