The Spiral Staircase
Taste attributes: crimedramahorrormysterythrillerfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricateenclosedcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seems
"Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!"
Boxlist takeExpect an unsavoury, serious horror film, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
7.1 /10
TMDB · 155 votes
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What lines up
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
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Synopsis
In 1916, a shadowy serial killer is targeting women with "afflictions". One night, during a thunderstorm, the mute Helen feels menaced.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Crime
- Year
- 1946
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Taste scores
- How we score
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
