KnotMissPriceless
Why so much hype?
Borgarkeri
A bit overrated, but still an amazing film
AutCuddly
Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,
Tayyab Torres
Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.
azathothpwiggins
SCREAM, PRETTY PEGGY opens w/ a bizarre murder outside of a mansion, then switches to a college campus, where Peggy Johns (Sian Barbara allen) is looking for work. She lands a housekeeping job at the aforementioned estate, where she meets the rather odd Mrs. Elliot (Bette Davis- WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? BURNT OFFERINGS) and her sculptor son, Jeffrey (Ted Bessell). Peggy gets right to work. Over time, she learns of Jeffrey's sister, Jennifer, who is -supposedly- in Europe. Peggy also discovers a penchant for the macabre in Jeffrey's sculptures. When Mrs. Elliot is hurt in a fall, Peggy moves into the house. This, in spite of the man she met just outside the grounds, who is searching for his missing daughter, who used to have Peggy's position! Or, the fact that someone appears to be living in the loft over the garage, where she was told never to enter! As events unfold, the mystery deepens, and the weirdness-factor skyrockets! This does nothing to curb Peggy's inquisitiveness... well, okay, her nosiness! Not surprisingly, another death ensues. What is going on? What secrets does Mrs. Elliot know? Peggy is unaware of just how dangerous her sleuthing truly is! Even if she solves the mystery, will it cost Peggy her life? another made-for-TV thriller from the amazing 1970's! Suspenseful, w/ a nice twist(ed) ending. Ms. Allen and Mr. Bessell are excellent, and Ms. Davis is her magnificent self, in another of her horror roles! ...
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.
hillari
Bette Davis, a great actress, unfortunately has nothing to do in this one except give dire warnings to the heroine. After the first half-hour, you know how this one is going to end; the clues are just that easy. I give it high marks for atmosphere, but other than that, this made-for-TV chiller doesn't do much. Good for wasting time on a Saturday afternoon if nothing else is on.
movieboy-12
I never got to see "Scream, Pretty Peggy" when it first aired, but many years later I watched it on TV here in Chicago. I taped it, luckily, I was happy to have a copy, because this movie is one of the best TV movies of our time.SUMMARY: Peggy Johns (Sian Barbara Allan) takes a job as housekeeper from a college employment department in a old mansion owned by Mrs. Elliot (Bette Davis) and her son Jeffrey (Ted Bessel). Jeffrey is an artist who works in the creepy old mansion. Peggy finds out about his deranged sister who lives in the mansion above the garage. She suspects something is wrong when George Thornton (the former housekeeper's father) comes to the mansion to look for his daughter. The daughter is missing. Peggy get suspicious and looks further into the history of the family. Mrs. Elliot warns Peggy to leave because she is in danger. Peggy does not listen to her and stays. But there's a murderer and he's after Peg.I love the setting in the creepy old mansion. The killer still gives me chills every time you see her in the white cloak. I really love this movie. The acting is so-so, Bette Davis has a hard time though. If you liked this movie check out "The Dark Secret of Harvest Home". It's another horror TV movie starring Bette Davis. I think this one if my favorite TV movie after "Stranger In Our House". *** 1/2 stars, 10/10. SEE THIS MOVIE IF THE CHANCE COMES UP!!!!!!
