Synopsis
Overprotective mother Liz Benedict meets 18-year-old orphan Joanna Redwine and hires her as house help and live-in companion to rambunctious daughter Tara. Liz's husband Jeff isn't too thrilled with the arrangement, and his fears soon prove justified when Joanna begins to manipulate everyone and to slowly destroy the family. Meanwhile, next-door neighbor Dr. Linquist investigates and discovers Joanna has a disturbing past.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Peter MedakDirector
- Jennifer MillerWriter
Cast
- Patty DukeLiz Benedict
- William ShatnerDr. Jeff Benedict
- Quinn CummingsTara Benedict
- Stephanie ZimbalistJoanna Redwine
- David WallaceScotty
- Kenneth TigarTom Montgomery
- Virginia KiserMrs. Welford
- John HousemanDr. Lindquist
- Hildy BrooksBarbara
- Frank BirneyMr. Farragut
- Ty HallerMinister
Themes
psychopathseductionbabysitter