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Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense S1E4 — A Distant Scream
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Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense•Season 1•Episode 4

A Distant Scream

6.4/10 · 239 votesJan 24, 198670 min

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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An innocent man serving life for the murder of his wife must project himself back through time to track down the real killer.

Directed byJohn Hough
Written byMartin Worth
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Episode Summary

"A Distant Scream" is episode 4 of Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense season 1. It scored 6.4/10 from 239 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.3). Directed by John Hough and written by Martin Worth, it aired on January 24, 1986.

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