Dear Dead Delilah is a horror film released in 1972, directed by John Farris and starring Agnes Moorehead as the titular character Delilah Charles. The film is set in a grand mansion in Georgia, which has been in the Charles family for generations. Delilah is the current matriarch of the family and is known for her cold, stern demeanor.
The movie opens with Delilah burying her husband, who has died in mysterious circumstances. Before his death, he had revealed to Delilah the location of a hidden treasure worth $500,000, which he had hidden somewhere in the house. Over the years, rumors of the treasure have attracted the attention of many, including a serial killer who has been making his way through the locals.
One stormy night, a group of strangers arrives at the mansion seeking refuge from the weather. Delilah reluctantly takes them in, but as the night goes on, they're stalked by the unknown killer, who is hunting for the treasure and will stop at nothing to get it. With no way out and no way to call for help, the guests must fend for themselves against the lurking menace.
The movie features a classic horror movie premise, with its creepy mansion setting and the suspenseful buildup of the killer's movements. The film's tense atmosphere is helped along by Moorehead's performance, whose stern personality creates an atmosphere of unyielding oppression. With its creepy aesthetics, Dear Dead Delilah is a solid horror flick that will appeal to fans of classic horror movies.