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Grip of the Strangler poster

A ROBERT DAY FILM

Grip of the Strangler

19581h 18mNRMovie

CrimeHorrorMysteryThriller

IMDb6.2/ 10 · 2.5K votes

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.

Eerie
Scary
Suspenseful
Supernatural
Psychological

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for late nights, a group of friends and a quick watch.

DirectorRobert Day

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.0 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Boris KarloffJames Rankin

Jean KentCora Seth

Elizabeth AllanBarbara Rankin

Anthony DawsonSupt. Burk

Vera DayPearl

Tim TurnerDr. Kenneth McColl

Diane AubreyLily Rankin

Max BrimmellNewgate Prison Turnkey

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