Thelma Pelish, an actress active in the late 1970s, brings a distinct flair to the world of cult cinema with her performances in Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses? (1977) and Silent Scream (1979). In Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses?, she portrays a character navigating the complexities of relationships with a comedic touch, while in Silent Scream, she delivers a compelling performance that enhances the film's eerie atmosphere. Pelish's work in these films exemplifies the playful and provocative spirit of the era's exploitation genre.
Silent Scream
Scotty moves into Mrs. Engels' seaside mansion where three other college students are boarding. Mrs. Engels prefers to stay in her room in the attic, but her son Mason helps the students get settled. Soon one of the students is killed. The policemen on the case begin uncovering the Engels family secret as the remaining students become endangered.