The Spiral Staircase
"Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!"
1946-01-26
7.1
en 83mMysteryThrillerHorror
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Director
Robert Siodmak
Director of Photography
Nicholas Musuraca
Producer
Dore Schary
Novel
Ethel Lina White
Screenplay
Mel Dinelli
Original Music Composer
Roy Webb
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Status
ReleasedRevenue
$2,800,000Budget
$750,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Dore Schary Productions
- Vanguard Films
