Is The Spiral Staircase scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Spiral Staircase for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch The Spiral Staircase in the US?

The Spiral Staircase streams on FlixFling and Bloodstream, is free on Fawesome, Bloodstream, Plex, and 2 more, and can be rented from FlixFling in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Spiral Staircase?

The Spiral Staircase runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Is The Spiral Staircase suitable for kids?

The Spiral Staircase is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19461h 23mHorror / Mystery / Thriller / Drama

The Spiral Staircase

Name: The Spiral Staircase
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1946-01-26
Duration: 83 min

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 284 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Spiral Staircase at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 23m

At 1h 23m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Mystery · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under horror, mystery, thriller, and drama.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: FlixFling and Bloodstream. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, Bloodstream, Plex, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 284 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Spiral Staircase tonight

It is a short one: 1h 23m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with FlixFling and Bloodstream in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 284 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Spiral Staircase

Is The Spiral Staircase scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Spiral Staircase for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The Spiral Staircase in the US?: The Spiral Staircase streams on FlixFling and Bloodstream, is free on Fawesome, Bloodstream, Plex, and 2 more, and can be rented from FlixFling in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Spiral Staircase?: The Spiral Staircase runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
Is The Spiral Staircase suitable for kids?: The Spiral Staircase is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.