Director John Hancock's brilliant low-budget psychological chiller, Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971), combines elements of ghosts, vampires, and zombies, yet manages to find its own uniquely eerie voice. Shot independently in and around Connecticut, over the course of 25 chilly Autumn days on a budget of only $250,000, Jessica ultimately brought in $20 million during its theatrical release after being acquired by Paramount. It was later discovered by many more viewers over the years via television screenings and VHS rentals, building a small but dedicated fan base along the way.
