The Silent Scream (1979) Horror Thriller Mystery
The Silent Scream (1979) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.11/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.8/10
The Silent Scream Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Scotty moves into Mrs. Engels" seaside mansion where three other college students are boarding. Mrs. Engels prefers to stay in her room in the attic, but her son Mason helps the students get settled. Soon one of the students is killed. The policemen on the case begin uncovering the Engels family secret as the remaining students become endangered.
Tagline: Terror so sudden there is no time to scream.
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The Silent Scream Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1979 (more 1979 movies)
Production Co.: American Cinema
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Silent Scream Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 18, 1980, DVD: Nov 24, 2009
Writers: Ken Wheat, Jim Wheat, Wallace C. Bennett
Producers: Denny Harris, Joan Harris, Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, Leslie Zurla
Musicians: Roger Kellaway
Cinematographers: Michael D. Murphy, David Shore
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The Silent Scream (1979) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Silent Scream Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Balding | ... | Scotty Parker |
| Cameron Mitchell | ... | Lt. Sandy McGiver |
| Avery Schreiber | ... | Sgt. Manny Ruggin |
| Barbara Steele | ... | Victoria Engels |
| Steve Doubet | ... | Jack Towne |
| Brad Rearden | ... | Mason Engels |
| John Widelock | ... | Peter Ransom |
| Jack Stryker | ... | Police Chief |
| Thelma Pelish | ... | Housing Lady |
| Tina Tyler | ... | Victoria at 16 |
| Yvonne De Carlo | ... | Mrs. Engels |
| Juli Andelman | ... | Doris Prichart |
| Annabella Price | ... | TV r**e Victim |
| Joe Pronto | ... | TV r**ist |
| Jason Zahler | ... | Mason at 3 |
| Joan Lemmo | ... | Rooming House Lady |
| Ernie Potvin | ... | Boarding House Husband |
| Virginia Rose | ... | Boarding House Wife |
| Ina Gould | ... | Landlady |
| Rachel Bard | ... | Nurse in Psycho Ward |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Rebecca Balding (b. September 21, 1955) – Scotty Parker
Sign: Virgo - Cameron Mitchell, as Lt. Sandy McGiver, passed away at age 75 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Cameron Mitchel | C. Mitchell - Avery Schreiber, as Sgt. Manny Ruggin, passed away at age 66 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Burns & Schreiber | Burns and Schreiber | Avery Schrieber - Barbara Steele (b. December 29, 1937) – Victoria Engels
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Barbara Steel - Steve Doubet – Jack Towne
- Brad Rearden – Mason Engels
Also known as: Brad Jewett | Brad Reardon - John Widelock – Peter Ransom
- Jack Stryker – Police Chief
- Thelma Pelish – Housing Lady
- Tina Tyler – Victoria at 16
- Yvonne De Carlo, as Mrs. Engels, passed away at age 84 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 4¼" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Yvonne DeCarlo | Yvonne de Carlo - Juli Andelman, as Doris Prichart, passed away at age 56 in Hollywood Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Julie Andelman | Julie Andleman - Annabella Price – TV r**e Victim
- Joe Pronto – TV r**ist
- Jason Zahler – Mason at 3
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