The Spiral Staircase (1946)

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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.

• Released: 1946-01-26
• Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
• Runtime: 1h 23m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.1/10 from 289 votes

Directed by Robert Siodmak.

Top cast

• Dorothy McGuire as Helen
• George Brent as Professor Warren
• Ethel Barrymore as Mrs. Warren
• Kent Smith as Dr. Parry
• Rhonda Fleming as Blanche
• Gordon Oliver as Steve Warren
• Elsa Lanchester as Mrs. Oates
• Sara Allgood as Nurse Barker
• Rhys Williams as Mr. Oates
• James Bell as Constable

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Where to watch The Spiral Staircase

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• United Kingdom: stream on Bloodstream; watch free on Bloodstream, Plex
• India: stream on Bloodstream; watch free on Bloodstream, Plex
• Canada: stream on FlixFling, Bloodstream; watch free on Bloodstream, Plex; rent on FlixFling; buy on FlixFling
• Australia: stream on Bloodstream; watch free on Bloodstream, Plex

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