Movie
The Spiral Staircase
19611h 1m8.0 / 10
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Spiral Staircase opened in theaters October 4, 1961. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
Elizabeth MontgomeryHelen Warren
Lillian GishMrs. Warren
Gig YoungStephen Warren
Edie AdamsBlanche
Eddie AlbertAlbert Warren
Jeffrey LynnDoctor Parry
Frank McHughConstable WilliamsCredits
- Directed by
- Boris Sagal
- Written by
- Mel Dinelli
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Themes
based on novel or bookbedriddendisability discriminationkilling spreemute servantphysical disabilityserial killerspiral staircase