The Spiral Staircase
NR“Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!”
1946·83 min·Released
Studio: Dore Schary Productions, RKO Radio Pictures, Vanguard Films
7.1TMDb
7.3IMDb
86%RT
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Theatrical Jan 26, 1946
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USA · English · USA
Overview
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorRobert Siodmak
WriterMel Dinelli
Cast
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
James Bell
Constable
Erville Alderson
Dr. Harvey (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
Neighbour (uncredited)
Myrna Dell
Murder Victim (uncredited)
George Holmes
The Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited)
Stanley Price
Starry-eyed Man (uncredited)
Robert Siodmak
The Killer's 'Eye' (uncredited)
Richard Tyler
Freddy (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Larry Wheat
Minister (uncredited)
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Keywords
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Details
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$3M
TMDb Votes
275
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026