

Grip of the Strangler
1958-05-11 · 78 min · ★ 6.0
A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
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- Directors
- Robert Day
- Production companies
- Amalgamated Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Boris KarloffJames Rankin
Jean KentCora Seth
Elizabeth AllanBarbara Rankin
Anthony DawsonSupt. Burk
Vera DayPearl
Tim TurnerDr. Kenneth McColl
Leslie PerrinsNewgate Prison Governor
Dorothy GordonHannah
Desmond RobertsDr. Johnson
Derek BirchGuyse Hospital Superintendent
John FabianYoung Blood
Marie DevereuxShow Girl (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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