Grip of the Strangler

Nan
1h 18m
1958
5.9 /10 (39)

KING OF THE MONSTERS! KARLOFF IN HIS NEW HORROR HIT!

Overview

A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1958-05-11

Top Billed 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

Dorothy Gordon

Hannah

Desmond Roberts

Dr. Johnson

Roy Russell

Medical Superintendent

Derek Birch

Guyse Hospital Superintendent

Peggy Ann Clifford

Kate

John Fabian

Young Blood

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