The Spiral Staircase (1946)
01/26/1946 (US) • 1h 23m
Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!
Overview
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Top Billed Cast
Helen
Professor Warren
Mrs. Warren
Dr. Parry
Blanche
Steve Warren
Mrs. Oates
Nurse Barker
Mr. Oates
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$750,000.00
Revenue
$2,800,000.00
Keywords
based on novel or book
staircase
childhood trauma
violence against women
half-brother
stepson
mute
serial killer
killer
old dark house
gothic
spiral staircase
speech impediment
bedridden
stormy night
pair of evil eyes
physical disability
proto-slasher
speech impaired
spree killer
mute servant
traumatized woman
imperfection
horror noir
lost voice
target the handicapped
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