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.
A wealthy, aging woman, Hannah, becomes convinced that a young boy who was electrocuted in a shallow grave on her property is still alive and screaming. Her attempts to convince others of the boy's plight are met with disbelief, leading her to investigate the matter herself. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a disturbing secret that challenges her sanity and the perceptions of those around her.
The Screaming Woman received mixed to negative reviews upon its initial release. Critics often pointed to its slow pacing and perceived melodrama, though some acknowledged Olivia de Havilland's committed performance. Audiences found it to be a somewhat unsettling, albeit flawed, horror television film.
Google audience: Audience reception for The Screaming Woman is difficult to quantify due to limited readily available data. However, discussions suggest it is remembered as a creepy made-for-television movie that relies heavily on its lead actress's portrayal of escalating paranoia.
This television film was based on a 1968 short story by Ray Bradbury, who also wrote the screenplay.
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