An Underrated ‘70s Horror Movie That Stephen King Loves Is Streaming Free

King recently declared “Let’s Scare Jessica to Death” as one of his preferred horror movies. This chilling movie initially sent shivers down viewers’ spines in August 1971 and is now available for streaming on Pluto TV, as part of Paramount’s free streaming service’s lineup for August 2025. Directed by John Hancock during his directorial debut, the film revolves around Jessica, a young woman who recently left a mental institution, seeking a fresh start at a countryside farmhouse. However, her peace is disrupted as she begins to believe that a peculiar, enigmatic young woman might be a vampire. The movie features Zohra Lampert, Barton Heyman, Kevin O’Connor, Gretchen Corbett, and Mariclare Costello in key roles.








