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DramaTaon1946Tagal1h 23mIMDb7.3

The Spiral Staircase

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In 1906, a shadowy serial killer is targeting women with "afflictions"; one night during a thunderstorm, the mute Helen feels menaced.

Panoorin Ngayon

Trailer

Cast

Robert Siodmak

Director

Dorothy McGuire

Helen

George Brent

Professor Warren

Ethel Barrymore

Mrs. Warren

Kent Smith

Dr. Parry

Rhonda Fleming

Blanche

Gordon Oliver

Steve Warren

Elsa Lanchester

Mrs. Oates

Sara Allgood

Nurse Barker

Rhys Williams

Mr. Oates

JB

James Bell

Constable

Erville Alderson

Dr. Harvey

Ellen Corby

Neighbour

Myrna Dell

Murder Victim

George Holmes

The Killer's 'Shadow'

Stanley Price

Starry-eyed Man

Robert Siodmak

The Killer's 'Eye'

Richard Tyler

Freddy

Charles Wagenheim

Desk Clerk

MD

Mel Dinelli

Writer

EL

Ethel Lina White

Writer

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The Spiral Staircase

Pascale FleurNov 16, 2022

One of Dorothy McGuire's greatest performances came about in "The Spiral Staircase". She plays a caretaker for an elderly woman (Ethel Barrymore in an Academy Award-nominated role) amid a series of murders. Director Robert Siodmak uses the sets and camera angles to create a feeling of suspense rarely seen outside a Hitchcock movie. This is probably one of the most disturbing movies that you'll ever see. The 1975 remake is also worth seeing.

Jameel AbdulaNov 16, 2022

A killer who targets women with imperfections is on the loose. Everyone suspects the next victim will be Helen, who is mute and works as a caregiver for a wealthy old woman. Who is the killer and is Helen safe? George Brent stars in this, along with a marvelous cast. I am not familiar with Brent's work, but he was amazing here. And working under Robert Siodmak? What more can you ask for? The Siodmak brothers were a strong force in their day, and sadly forgotten by many today. If you like film noir, thrillers or subtle horror, this film is really a must-see. The title is a tad misleading. Near as I can tell, the spiral staircase plays no important role in the film. But, still, a must-see regardless of title.

🌚🥀Nov 16, 2022

I saw this film for the first time in 2015, almost 70 years on from when it was made, it sounds unreal to put it like that. It gets a 10 from me, my interest in the film noir genre is growing and this is definitely one of the best i've seen. The Gothic English setting is perfect, although it has a slightly unclear American/British feel to it. In truth I don't recognise a lot of the cast, I'm of course familiar with Elsa Lanchester, great actress. I can see how Ethel Barrymore was an Oscar nominee for her performance. I have seen the 70's remake, which is quite pale and garish in comparison. A classic glorious film I will be watching again soon. Classic!

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