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A fashion model's countryside detour spirals into a night of voyeurism, murder, and mounting dread.

SCREAM AND DIE!

If You Have Ever Lived Alone, You Will Never Forget...

1973 · 1h 43m · R · Horror / Mystery · IMDB TMDB

A young model and her petty thief boyfriend find their way through the English fog to a backwoods manor in hopes of looting it. What they find instead is murder, and when the model attempts to find the house again, her efforts come to naught.

Quick Answer

What is Scream and Die! about?

Scream and Die! is a 1973 United Kingdom horror-mystery film directed by José Ramón Larraz about a London model who stumbles upon a brutal murder in a deserted manor, setting off a chain of suspenseful and dangerous events.

Programmer's Pick

Scream and Die! trades swinging London for a fog-drenched backwoods nightmare, blending giallo-style voyeurism with a brisk dose of English sleaze. If you like your horror with a side of taboo family affairs and unpredictable countryside chills, this is José Ramón Larraz at his most lurid.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

London fashion model Valerie Jennings is lured out of the city by her photographer boyfriend, Terry, who is on a cryptic mission to find an abandoned house in the English countryside. As night falls, they stumble upon the eerie manor, but what starts as a thrill-seeking adventure quickly turns sinister. Valerie uncovers a stash of women's passports, and their curiosity gives way to terror when they witness a woman being murdered while hiding in a closet. With keys missing and escape routes vanishing, Valerie is forced to run for her life through the shadowy woods, spurring a nightmarish ordeal where every step pulls her deeper into a web of mystery and menace.

Details & Specs

Director
José Ramón Larraz
Writer
Derek Ford
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 43m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Horror, Mystery
Also Known As
L'ombra dell'assassino, Η κραυγή του θανάτου, Korkunç Çiglik, Crie ... et meurs, Skrig i natten, The House That Vanished, Κραυγές τρόμου μετά τον βιασμό, Don't Go Into the Bedroom, Violación ¿y...?, Please! Don't Go in the Bedroom

Why This Matters

Directed by José Ramón Larraz and written by Derek Ford, this 1973 British exploitation horror film is notable for its multiple release titles and its blend of fashion world intrigue with psychological horror.
— SassyFlix Curator

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Director: José Ramón Larraz Writer: Derek Ford

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Why Cult

English Giallo Vibes

The film channels continental giallo sensibilities with its voyeuristic murders and sleazy atmosphere, all set against an English backdrop.

Forbidden Family Affairs

Incestuous relationships and taboo desires thread through the story, pushing boundaries beyond standard horror fare.

Model in Peril

The plot centers on a fashion model caught up in a nightmarish game of survival after witnessing a murder in a remote manor.

Nudity and Exploitation

Scream and Die! doesn't shy from explicit content, serving up full-frontal and rear female nudity alongside classic exploitation tropes.

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Threat File

Trigger

Valerie and Terry entering the abandoned house

Threat

Switchblade-wielding murderer

Effect

Witnessed murder and pursuit through countryside

Setting

Abandoned English manor and woods

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Scream and Die!? +

Scream and Die! was directed by José Ramón Larraz.

When was Scream and Die! released? +

Scream and Die! was released in 1973.

How long is Scream and Die!? +

Scream and Die! has a runtime of 103 minutes.

What genre is Scream and Die!? +

Scream and Die! is a horror and mystery film.

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