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The Spiral Staircase

  • 19751975
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
442
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The Spiral Staircase (1975)
HorrorMysteryThriller

In a remake of the 1940s film, Helen has been incapable of speech since seeing her husband die - will she become the target of a deranged serial killer targeting disabled people?In a remake of the 1940s film, Helen has been incapable of speech since seeing her husband die - will she become the target of a deranged serial killer targeting disabled people?In a remake of the 1940s film, Helen has been incapable of speech since seeing her husband die - will she become the target of a deranged serial killer targeting disabled people?

IMDb RATING
4.8/10
442
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Peter Collinson
  • Writers
    • Chris Bryant(screenplay)
    • Allan Scott(screenplay)
    • Mel Dinelli(1946 screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jacqueline Bisset
    • Christopher Plummer
    • John Phillip Law
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  • Director
    • Peter Collinson
  • Writers
    • Chris Bryant(screenplay)
    • Allan Scott(screenplay)
    • Mel Dinelli(1946 screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jacqueline Bisset
    • Christopher Plummer
    • John Phillip Law
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    • 16User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Gayle Hunnicutt and John Phillip Law in The Spiral Staircase (1975)
    Heather Lowe in The Spiral Staircase (1975)
    Jacqueline Bisset in The Spiral Staircase (1975)
    Gayle Hunnicutt and John Phillip Law in The Spiral Staircase (1975)
    Jacqueline Bisset and Sheila Brennan in The Spiral Staircase (1975)
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    The Spiral Staircase (1975)
    The Spiral Staircase (1975)
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    Jacqueline Bisset and Christopher Plummer in The Spiral Staircase (1975)
    Jacqueline Bisset in The Spiral Staircase (1975)

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    Jacqueline Bisset
    Jacqueline Bisset
    • Helenas Helen
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Dr. Shermanas Dr. Sherman
    John Phillip Law
    John Phillip Law
    • Stevenas Steven
    Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker
    • Lieut. Fieldsas Lieut. Fields
    Mildred Dunnock
    Mildred Dunnock
    • Mrs. Shermanas Mrs. Sherman
    Gayle Hunnicutt
    Gayle Hunnicutt
    • Blancheas Blanche
    Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch
    • Nurseas Nurse
    John Ronane
    • Dr. Rawleyas Dr. Rawley
    Sheila Brennan
    • Mrs. Oatesas Mrs. Oates
    Ronald Radd
    Ronald Radd
    • Oatesas Oates
    Heather Lowe
    Heather Lowe
    • Blind Girlas Blind Girl
    Christopher Malcolm
    Christopher Malcolm
    • Policemanas Policeman
    • Director
      • Peter Collinson
    • Writers
      • Chris Bryant(screenplay)
      • Allan Scott(screenplay)
      • Mel Dinelli(1946 screenplay)
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    In a remake of the 1940s film, Helen has been incapable of speech since seeing her husband die - will she become the target of a deranged serial killer targeting disabled people?
    murder of a blind womanshooting a womanmute womanspiral staircaseserial killer8 more
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    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was made and released about forty-two years after its source novel "Some Must Watch" by Ethel Lina White had been first published in 1933.
    • Connections
      Remade as The Spiral Staircase (2000)

    User reviews16

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    Top review
    'Pedestrian'...Thy Name Is Re-Make
    As a child, the 1946 version of this movie was one of the most terrifying I had ever seen...and I loved scary movies. Years later, it still scared the hell out of me. This re-make is a travesty. I don't know what the director and cinematographer were trying to achieve, but it wasn't The Spiral Staircase. Apologies to Christopher Plummer, Mildred Dunnock and Elaine Stritch for having to endure this drivel. Times must have been bad then and paychecks much needed. If you want to see a brilliant horror film, see the original.
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    • lottatitles
    • Jul 3, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1975 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das Geheimnis der Wendeltreppe
    • Filming locations
      • Bracknell, Berkshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Raven Films (I)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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