Grip of the Strangler (1958)
KING OF THE MONSTERS! KARLOFF IN HIS NEW HORROR HIT!
A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
Director: Robert Day
Genre: Horror, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: May 11, 1958
Cast
- Boris Karloff - James Rankin
- Jean Kent - Cora Seth
- Elizabeth Allan - Barbara Rankin
- Anthony Dawson - Supt. Burk
- Vera Day - Pearl
- Tim Turner - Dr. Kenneth McColl
- Diane Aubrey - Lily Rankin
- Max Brimmell - Newgate Prison Turnkey
- Leslie Perrins - Newgate Prison Governor
- Jessica Cairns - Asylum Maid
Screenplay
- Jan Read
- John Croydon
- Jan Read (Original Story)
Music: Buxton Orr
Cinematography: Lionel Banes
Editing: Peter Mayhew
Production: Amalgamated Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim
Keywords
obsession, cemetery, murder, serial killer, series of murders, hanging, chorus girl, knitting
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grip of the Strangler about?
- A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
- Who directed Grip of the Strangler?
- Grip of the Strangler was directed by Robert Day.
- Who stars in Grip of the Strangler?
- Grip of the Strangler stars Boris Karloff, Jean Kent, Elizabeth Allan, Anthony Dawson, Vera Day, Tim Turner.
- How long is Grip of the Strangler?
- Grip of the Strangler has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Grip of the Strangler?
- Grip of the Strangler is a Horror, Crime, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was Grip of the Strangler produced?
- Grip of the Strangler was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Grip of the Strangler?
- The themes of Grip of the Strangler include: Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim.