by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Desperate for attention, high-school student Susan Harper (Susan Harrison) fakes being attacked by a "masked man." Just as Susan hoped, the newspapers have a field day with Susan's story, but eventually they move on to other issues. But by this time, Susan has no intention of ever relinquishing the spotlight -- in fact, she will literally kill to keep her picture in the papers. (Incidentally, longtime Alfred Hitchcock fans will enjoy the "inside joke" pertaining to the name of Susan's school.)