The Spiral Staircase

Apr 2, 2000

1h 28m

★ 5.1

Outside, a violent storm. Inside, a lust for revenge.

Overview

During a storm, a group of people are trapped inside a mansion with a killer.

Genres

Thriller

TV Movie

Drama

Mystery

Horror

Production Companies

Fox Family Channel

Shavick Entertainment

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Cast

Helen Capel

Nicollette Sheridan

Phillip Warren

Judd Nelson

Steven Warren

Alex McArthur

Danielle

Debbe Dunning

Emma

Holland Taylor

Rachel

Christina Jastrzembska

Sarah

Dolores Drake

Bobby

David Storch

Sheriff Bell

William MacDonald

Dr. Porter

John Innes

Mrs. Pritzker

Margaret Ryan

Mrs. Winfield

Lillian Carlson

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