The Spiral Staircase

Oct 4, 1961

1h 1m

★ 6.0

Overview

Based on the screenplay by Mel Dinelli, this story revolves around Helen Warren, a beautiful mute girl, who becomes the target of a mysterious killer who preys on young handicapped women.

Genres

Thriller

TV Movie

Horror

Mystery

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Cast

Helen Warren

Elizabeth Montgomery

Mrs. Warren

Lillian Gish

Stephen Warren

Gig Young

Blanche

Edie Adams

Albert Warren

Eddie Albert

Doctor Parry

Jeffrey Lynn

Constable Williams

Frank McHugh

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