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The Spiral Staircase

194683 min 7.0 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

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

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

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Release / first air1946-01-26
Original languageEN
GenresHorror, Mystery, Thriller
DirectorRobert Siodmak
WriterEthel Lina White
Budget$750,000
Revenue$2,800,000
ProductionRKO Radio Pictures, Dore Schary Productions

Cast & Crew

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10 cast members
Dorothy McGuireDorothy McGuireHelen
George BrentGeorge BrentProfessor Warren
Ethel BarrymoreEthel BarrymoreMrs. Warren
Kent SmithKent SmithDr. Parry
Rhonda FlemingRhonda FlemingBlanche
Gordon OliverGordon OliverSteve Warren
Elsa LanchesterElsa LanchesterMrs. Oates
Sara AllgoodSara AllgoodNurse Barker
Rhys WilliamsRhys WilliamsMr. Oates
James BellJames BellConstable

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#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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