"Conflicts that freeze your emotions! Suspense that takes your breath!"

1946

1h 23m

7.0(281 votes)

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

Drama

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On a stormy night, the mute servant to an ailing matriarch is stalked by a serial killer.

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10 featured cast members

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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

Creative team

Directed by: Robert Siodmak
Written by: Mel Dinelli
Produced by: Dore Schary

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