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Feature film — 1946

The Spiral Staircase (1946)

7.01h 23mHorror — Mystery — Thriller — Drama

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

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A high-signal pick with 286 votes.

RKO Radio Pictures / Dore Schary Productions / Vanguard Films

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Director: Robert Siodmak

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Cast & crew

Dorothy McGuire as Helen

Dorothy McGuire

Helen

George Brent as Professor Warren

George Brent

Professor Warren

Ethel Barrymore as Mrs. Warren

Ethel Barrymore

Mrs. Warren

Kent Smith as Dr. Parry

Kent Smith

Dr. Parry

Rhonda Fleming as Blanche

Rhonda Fleming

Blanche

Gordon Oliver as Steve Warren

Gordon Oliver

Steve Warren

Elsa Lanchester as Mrs. Oates

Elsa Lanchester

Mrs. Oates

Sara Allgood as Nurse Barker

Sara Allgood

Nurse Barker

Rhys Williams as Mr. Oates

Rhys Williams

Mr. Oates

James Bell as Constable

James Bell

Constable

Erville Alderson as Dr. Harvey (uncredited)

Erville Alderson

Dr. Harvey (uncredited)

Ellen Corby as Neighbour (uncredited)

Ellen Corby

Neighbour (uncredited)

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