The Spiral Staircase (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1946, The Spiral Staircase is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 83 minutes. “Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Who’s in it. The Spiral Staircase stars Dorothy McGuire as Helen, George Brent as Professor Warren, Ethel Barrymore as Mrs. Warren and Kent Smith as Dr. Parry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Spiral Staircase has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spiral Staircase page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spiral Staircase tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spiral Staircase (1946)?
- In US, The Spiral Staircase is available to stream on FlixFling and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spiral Staircase worth watching?
- The Spiral Staircase holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Spiral Staircase?
- The Spiral Staircase stars Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Ethel Barrymore, Kent Smith and Rhonda Fleming.
- When was The Spiral Staircase released?
- The Spiral Staircase was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.