The Spiral Staircase

Mute since a childhood trauma, Helen (Dorothy McGuire) found purpose as a caregiver for domineering invalid Mrs. Warren (Ethel Barrymore) in her foreboding Victorian New England mansion. However, their community is now being rocked by the serial murders of handicapped women, and it becomes apparent that Helen could be the next on the unseen killer's list. Robert Siodmak’s compelling suspenser also stars George Brent, Rhonda Fleming, Elsa Lanchester, Kent Smith, Gordon Oliver. 84 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; radio play; theatrical trailer.