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Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath! - The Spiral Staircase
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Title: The Spiral Staircase

Release Date: 6 Feb 1946

Runtime: 1h 23m

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Director: RKO Radio Pictures, Dore Schary Productions, Vanguard Films

Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures, Dore Schary Productions, Vanguard Films

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

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7 (248 votes)

Cast

  • Helen: Dorothy McGuire
  • Professor Warren: George Brent
  • Mrs. Warren: Ethel Barrymore
  • Dr. Parry: Kent Smith
  • Blanche: Rhonda Fleming
  • Steve Warren: Gordon Oliver
  • Mrs. Oates: Elsa Lanchester
  • Nurse Barker: Sara Allgood
  • Mr. Oates: Rhys Williams
  • Constable: James Bell
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