Home for the Holidays (1972 film)

Home for the Holidays is a made-for-television suspense thriller film that aired on ABC on November 28, 1972, as part of The ABC Movie of the Week series. Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey and written by Joseph Stefano, the film stars Sally Field, Jessica Walter, Walter Brennan, and Jill Haworth.

The plot revolves around four sisters who return to their family home in New England for Thanksgiving. Their wealthy and estranged father, Benjamin Morgan (Brennan), calls them home with a warning that his new wife, Elizabeth (Haworth), is trying to poison him. He fears for his life and asks his daughters to protect him. However, a series of mysterious deaths begin to occur, leading the sisters to suspect one another, and leaving the viewer to question who is truly behind the sinister events. The film blends elements of the classic "old dark house" mystery with psychological thriller aspects. It is notable for its tense atmosphere, plot twists, and strong performances, particularly from the female leads.