She Waits
She Waits

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She Waits

1972
Movie
74 min
English

When a newlywed woman is taken to her husband's hometown to meet his mother, she is possessed by the vengeful spirit of his previous wife.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Delbert MannGenres: Mystery, Horror, TV Movie

Plot Summary

A grieving widower, tormented by the death of his wife, begins to experience strange occurrences in his home, leading him to believe her spirit is trying to communicate with him. As the supernatural events escalate, he fears he might be losing his mind or that something more sinister is at play. He seeks help from a psychiatrist to understand the unsettling phenomena plaguing his life.

Critical Reception

She Waits was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. It was praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and Patty Duke's performance, but some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable for the genre. Overall, it is considered a solid entry in the made-for-TV horror films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective suspense and gothic atmosphere.

  • Patty Duke's performance was a standout element.

  • Some viewers found the plot a bit too conventional for a horror film.

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Fun Fact

The film was one of several made-for-television horror films produced in the early 1970s, capitalizing on the success of theatrical horror but tailored for a broadcast television audience.

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