The Spiral Staircase

Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!

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

Released: Jan 26, 1946

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Dorothy McGuire

Helen

George Brent

Professor Warren

Ethel Barrymore

Mrs. Warren

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