The Screaming Woman (1972)

A wealthy woman (Olivia De Havilland) has just returned home after suffering a mental breakdown. When walking on her property one day, she hears a woman crying for help buried under the earth. But when she attempts to get help, no one believes her! Based on the short story by Ray Bradbury (FAHRENHEIT 451) and directed by Jack Smight (HARPER). Very effective thriller that keeps the suspense elevated throughout. We've all seen these "no one believes me" damsels in distress thrillers before but the script keeps the cliches to a minimum and a solid performance by Olivia De Havilland makes this easy to swallow. One can't help but admire De Havilland's physical resiliency. 56 years old at the time and rapidly running around and climbing hills in high heels yet! With Joseph Cotten, Walter Pidgeon, Ed Nelson, Laraine Stephens, Charles Robinson, Charles Drake, Lonny Chapman and Alexandra Hay.