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The Spiral Staircase (1961)

Overview

HorrorTV MovieThrillerMystery

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.

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based on novel or bookkilling spreeserial killerphysical disabilitybedriddendisability discriminationspiral staircasemute servant
Boris Sagal

Director

Boris Sagal

ReleasedOct 4, 1961
Runtime1h 1m
StatusReleased

Top Cast

Elizabeth Montgomery

Elizabeth Montgomery

Helen Warren

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

Mrs. Warren

Gig Young

Gig Young

Stephen Warren

Edie Adams

Edie Adams

Blanche

Eddie Albert

Eddie Albert

Albert Warren

Jeffrey Lynn

Jeffrey Lynn

Doctor Parry

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

Constable Williams

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