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The Attic (1980)

PG · 1980-10-01 · 1h 41m · EN
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A librarian devotes her life to caring for her wheelchair-bound tyrannical father after being stood up at altar. She fantasizes his death and finds joy only with her pet monkey. When the monkey disappears, a shocking past is revealed.

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Gary GraverDirectorGeorge EdwardsDirector

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Carrie SnodgressCarrie SnodgressLouise ElmoreRay MillandRay MillandWendellRuth CoxRuth CoxEmilyRosemary MurphyRosemary MurphyMrs. PerkinsFrances BayFrances BayLibrarianFern BarryFern BarryMrs. MooneyMarjorie EatonMarjorie EatonMrs. FowlerDick WelsbacherDick WelsbacherMr. FarleyJoyce CavarozziJoyce CavarozziSecretaryMichael LeRoy RhodesMichael LeRoy RhodesSailorRon LuceRon LuceRobert Orin FarnsworthPhil SpearyPhil SpearyMr. Lester

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Genre affinityHorrorTheme affinityFamily RelationshipsEmotional intensityFamily RelationshipsDirector preference317400 · 391455Actor preference134513 · 87370 · 189822Country preferenceUs

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What is The Attic about?

A librarian devotes her life to caring for her wheelchair-bound tyrannical father after being stood up at altar. She fantasizes his death and finds joy only with her pet monkey. When the monkey disappears, a shocking past is revealed.

How long is The Attic?

The Attic has a runtime of 101 minutes.