The Spiral Staircase

adult, date night

survival, serial killer, woman in danger, mute woman, killer on the loose, gothic atmosphere, period piece, psychological thriller, suspense, vintage horror, horror mystery, dark, thriller, vulnerable protagonist, 1906 setting, menace, 1940s, 20th century, bedridden, childhood trauma, killer, mute, old dark house, physical disability, serial killer, speech impediment, staircase, stormy night, usa, violence against women, year 1946, based on novel or book, proto-slasher, pair of evil eyes, gothic, speech impaired, spree killer, half-brother, traumatized woman, mute servant, horror noir, imperfection, lost voice, spiral staircase, stepson, target the handicapped

United States