The Spiral Staircase

The Spiral Staircase

8.0IMDb Score
Released:1961-10-04
Duration:61 min
Director:Boris Sagal
Actors:Elizabeth Montgomery, Lillian Gish, Gig Young, Edie Adams, Eddie Albert
Production:

Overview:

Based on the screenplay by Mel Dinelli, this story revolves around Helen Warren, a beautiful mute girl, who becomes the target of a mysterious killer who preys on young handicapped women.

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