Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!
On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.
Cast
Dorothy McGuire
Helen
George Brent
Professor Warren
Ethel Barrymore
Mrs. Warren
Kent Smith
Dr. Parry
Rhonda Fleming
Blanche
Gordon Oliver
Steve Warren
Elsa Lanchester
Mrs. Oates
Sara Allgood
Nurse Barker
Rhys Williams
Mr. Oates
James Bell
Constable
Erville Alderson
Dr. Harvey (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
Neighbour (uncredited)
Myrna Dell
Murder Victim (uncredited)
George Holmes
The Killer's 'Shadow' (uncredited)
Stanley Price
Starry-eyed Man (uncredited)
Robert Siodmak
The Killer's 'Eye' (uncredited)
Richard Tyler
Freddy (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Larry Wheat
Minister (uncredited)
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- Release Date 02/06/1946
- Language English
- Director Robert Siodmak
- Editors Harry Marker, Harry Gerstad
- Cinematographer Nicholas Musuraca
- Producer Dore Schary
- Companies RKO Radio Pictures, Dore Schary Productions, Vanguard Films
- Budget $750,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Feb 6, 1946 | Theatrical (New York City, New York) | NR |
| United States | Feb 7, 1946 | Theatrical | — |
| France | Apr 30, 1947 | Theatrical | — |
- Based On Novel Or Book Staircase Childhood Trauma Violence Against Women Half-brother Stepson Mute Serial Killer Killer Old Dark House Gothic Spiral Staircase Speech Impediment Bedridden Stormy Night Pair Of Evil Eyes Physical Disability Proto-slasher Speech Impaired Spree Killer Mute Servant Traumatized Woman Imperfection Horror Noir Lost Voice Target The Handicapped
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