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The Spiral Staircase

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

1946 · NR · 1h 23m

Directed by Robert Siodmak

7.1

TMDB audience score
290 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

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Cast

  • Dorothy McGuire
    Helen

  • George Brent
    Professor Warren

  • Ethel Barrymore
    Mrs. Warren

  • Kent Smith
    Dr. Parry

  • Rhonda Fleming
    Blanche

  • Gordon Oliver
    Steve Warren

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Mrs. Oates

  • Sara Allgood
    Nurse Barker

  • Rhys Williams
    Mr. Oates

  • James Bell
    Constable

  • Erville Alderson
    Dr. Harvey (uncredited)

  • Ellen Corby
    Neighbour (uncredited)

  • Myrna Dell
    Murder Victim (uncredited)

  • George Holmes
    The Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited)

  • Stanley Price
    Starry-eyed Man (uncredited)

  • Robert Siodmak
    The Killer's 'Eye' (uncredited)

  • Richard Tyler
    Freddy (uncredited)

  • Charles Wagenheim
    Desk Clerk (uncredited)