The Spiral Staircase

The Spiral Staircase is a 1946 American psychological mystery thriller film directed by Robert Siodmak. Adapted from Ethel Lina White's British novel Some Must Watch (1933) by screenwriter Mel Dinelli.

The film follows a mute young woman in an early-20th century Vermont town being terrorised by a serial killer who targets disabled women.

Victims

Before the Film

• Helen's Unnamed Parents - Died in a fire off-screen, mentioned.
• Five Unnamed Woman - Strangled to death by Professor Albert Warren off-screen, mentioned.

During the Film

• Unnamed Female Movie Patron - Strangled to death by Professor Albert Warren.
• Blanche - Strangled to death by Professor Albert Warren.
• Professor Albert Warren - Shot in the chest by Mrs. Warren.
• Mrs. Warren - Died of natural causes.

Deaths

• Total - 11
  • All Humans
    • 9 Female
    • 2 Male

Kill Counts

1. Professor Albert Warren - 7 (Deceased)
2. Mrs. Warren - 1 (Deceased)