From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Jeramie Rain born Susan Davis August 23 1948 is an American screenwriter producer philanthropist and former actress Rain began her career with starring roles in several local stage productions in Charleston before moving to New York City in the early 1970s After appearing in a string of commercials she made her film debut in the crime film The Abductors 1972 then became known for roles as Sadie in Wes Cravens controversial horror film The Last House on the Left 1972 and Willie Mae in Albert T Violas comedy film Preacherman Meets Widderwoman 1973 Outside of film Rain had a supporting role as Nurse Samantha Tolliver in the soap opera The Doctors 197277 followed by guest appearances on several soap operas including General Hospital and starring roles in offBroadway productions including 22 Years and The Fan Club Rain quit acting in the mid 1970s and subsequently worked as a writer and producer for NBC and CBS At the age of 28 Rain was diagnosed with systemic lupus and has launched several philanthropic efforts to bring awareness to the disease