The Spiral Staircase (1975)
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A mute young woman is stalked by a serial killer at her uncle's mansion.
Director: Peter Collinson
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: January 31, 1975
Cast
- Jacqueline Bisset - Helen Mallory
- Christopher Plummer - Dr. Joe Sherman
- John Phillip Law - Steven Sherman
- Sam Wanamaker - Lieut. Fields
- Mildred Dunnock - Mrs. Sherman
- Gayle Hunnicutt - Blanche
- Elaine Stritch - Nurse Baker
- John Ronane - Dr. Rawley
- Sheila Brennan - Mrs. Oates
- Ronald Radd - Oates
Screenplay
- Allan Scott (Screenplay)
- Chris Bryant (Screenplay)
- Mel Dinelli (Original Film Writer)
- Ethel Lina White (Novel)
Music: David Lindup
Cinematography: Ken Hodges
Editing: Raymond Poulton
Production: Raven Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality
Keywords
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), country house, murder, serial killer, psychiatrist, stalked by a killer, red herrings
More Films by Director: Peter Collinson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spiral Staircase about?
- A mute young woman is stalked by a serial killer at her uncle's mansion.
- Who directed The Spiral Staircase?
- The Spiral Staircase was directed by Peter Collinson.
- Who stars in The Spiral Staircase?
- The Spiral Staircase stars Jacqueline Bisset, Christopher Plummer, John Phillip Law, Sam Wanamaker, Mildred Dunnock, Gayle Hunnicutt.
- How long is The Spiral Staircase?
- The Spiral Staircase has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Spiral Staircase?
- The Spiral Staircase is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The Spiral Staircase produced?
- The Spiral Staircase was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Spiral Staircase?
- The themes of The Spiral Staircase include: Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality.