The Spiral Staircase

Jan 26, 1946

1h 23m

★ 7.1

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

Overview

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

Genres

Mystery

Thriller

Horror

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Dore Schary Productions

Vanguard Films

The Spiral Staircase Trailers

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

Dr. Harvey (uncredited)

Erville Alderson

Neighbour (uncredited)

Ellen Corby

While being interrogated by a police psychiatrist, the near-catatonic Tabitha tries to explain why she and two of her childhood friends are being hunted by a serial killer. The truth that's dying to come out weaves together three tragic secrets from their past. Two of the girls' boyfriends become unwitting targets in their deadly game.

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