The Spiral Staircase(1946)
Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Movie: The Spiral Staircase
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Helen
Professor Warren
Mrs. Warren
Dr. Parry
Blanche
Steve Warren
Mrs. Oates
Nurse Barker
Mr. Oates
Constable
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