Grip of the Strangler(1958)
KING OF THE MONSTERS! KARLOFF IN HIS NEW HORROR HIT!
A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
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Top 10 Billed Cast
James Rankin
Cora Seth
Barbara Rankin
Supt. Burk
Pearl
Dr. Kenneth McColl
Newgate Prison Governor
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