The Screaming Woman
1972, English. Directed by Jack Smight.
A wealthy former mental patient goes home to her estate to rest and recuperate. While walking the grounds one day she hears the screams of a woman coming from underneath the ground. Her family, however, refuses to believe her story, and sees the incident as an opportunity to prove the woman's mind has snapped so they can take control of her money.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jack SmightDirector
- Olivia de HavillandLaura Wynant
- Ed NelsonCarl Nesbitt
- Laraine StephensCaroline Wynant
- Joseph CottenGeorge Tresvant
- Walter PidgeonAmos Larkin
- Charles RobinsonHoward Wynant
- Alexandra HayEvie Carson
- Lonny ChapmanPolice Sergeant
- Charles DrakeKen Bronson
- Russell WigginsHarry Sands
- Gene AndruscoDavid
- Russell ThorsonMan
Details
- Released
- 29 January 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Merwin Gerard
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How long is The Screaming Woman?
The Screaming Woman runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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The Screaming Woman is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Screaming Woman on?
The Screaming Woman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 January 1972. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Screaming Woman?
The Screaming Woman (1972) was directed by Jack Smight and stars Olivia de Havilland, Ed Nelson, Laraine Stephens.