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The Spiral Staircase (1946)

Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!

  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Drama

On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.

Rating
7 / 10 (286 votes)
Release date
January 26, 1946
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
English
Director
Robert Siodmak
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Dorothy McGuireHelen
  • George BrentProfessor Warren
  • Ethel BarrymoreMrs. Warren
  • Kent SmithDr. Parry
  • Rhonda FlemingBlanche
  • Gordon OliverSteve Warren
  • Elsa LanchesterMrs. Oates
  • Sara AllgoodNurse Barker
  • Rhys WilliamsMr. Oates
  • James BellConstable
  • Erville AldersonDr. Harvey (uncredited)
  • Ellen CorbyNeighbour (uncredited)

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