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October 1980 (USA)
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13 steps to TERROR!
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Woman librarian devotes life to caring for wheelchair-bound tyrannical father after being stood up at altar...
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Climb those stairs.
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Carrie Snodgress | ... | Louise Elmore |
 | Ray Milland | ... | Wendell |
 | Ruth Cox | ... | Emily |
| Rosemary Murphy | ... | Mrs. Perkins |
| Frances Bay | ... | Librarian |
| Fern Barry | ... | Mrs. Mooney |
| Marjorie Eaton | ... | Mrs. Fowler |
| Dick Welsbacher | ... | Missing Persons Agent |
| Joyce Cavarozzi | ... | Secretary |
| Michael Ray Rhodes | ... | Sailor (as Michael Rhodes) |
| Ron Luce | ... | Young Robert |
| Phil Speary | ... | Travel Agent |
| Patrick Brennan | ... | David Perkins |
| Mark Andrews | ... | Marty, Gardener |
| Terry Troutt | ... | Donald |
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101 min | UK:91 min
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The characters Louise and her wheelchair-bound father previously appeared in The Killing Kind (1973), which was also written by Tony Crechales and George Edwards.
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Revealing mistakes: When Louise is hitting her father in the face with the chocolate cake, there is a mirror behind them. In the mirror you can clearly see the cameraman's legs - he's wearing white tube socks and dark shorts.
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The Ticket
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Well-done psychological thriller is slow in going, but ultimately a rewarding and emotional character study.
Lonely spinster has been living under the eye of her over-bearing father ever since her beloved fiancé disappeared years earlier. But now that she is gathering her will power, will she be able to take control of her life and uncover the secrets from her past?
While many have billed this film as a horror movie, it's really not. The Attic is a highly tense drama that builds to some good thriller qualities, especially toward its climax. Director George Edwards creates a feeling of intrigue and mystery with this film, while adding some occasional Gothic touches. The musical score and theme song also add to the film's over all shut-in mood.
The true highlight of this movie though is its great cast. Veteran actor Ray Milland is appropriate and menacing as the heroine's invalid old father. His performance is quite good and this stands out as one of his better B film roles. However the true star of this film is the late Carrie Snodgrass. Snodgrass gives a stirring, heart-felt performance that makes her character truly sympathetic. In fact, she is so good in her role that she gives the entire film a bit of a solemn, moving note. This is perhaps one of Snodgrass's best roles ever.
The Attic has became a some what lost film over the years and it shouldn't be. It's a rare thriller that actually reaches an emotional level with its audience.
*** out of ****