7.3
The Spiral Staircase
DramaHorrorMysteryApproved
"Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!"
Duration
1h 23mRelease
26 Jan 1946Country
United States
Language
EnglishOverview
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Plot
In 1906, a shadowy serial killer is targeting women with "afflictions"; one night during a thunderstorm, the mute Helen feels menaced.
Cast
Dorothy McGuireGeorge BrentEthel Barrymore
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Details
Director
Robert Siodmak
Writers
Mel DinelliEthel Lina White
Revenue
$2,800,000Budget
$750,000Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 2 nominations totalTrailer
Trailer
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