The Attic

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The Attic

"13 steps to TERROR!"

1980

1h 41m

4.7(32 votes)

Horror

Overview

A librarian devotes her life to caring for her wheelchair-bound tyrannical father after being stood up at altar. She fantasizes his death and finds joy only with her pet monkey. When the monkey disappears, a shocking past is revealed.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Carrie Snodgress

Louise Elmore

Ray Milland

Wendell

Ruth Cox

Emily

Rosemary Murphy

Mrs. Perkins

Frances Bay

Librarian

Fern Barry

Mrs. Mooney

Marjorie Eaton

Mrs. Fowler

Dick Welsbacher

Mr. Farley

Joyce Cavarozzi

Secretary

Michael LeRoy Rhodes

Sailor

Creative team

Directed by: George Edwards
Gary Graver
Written by: Tony Crechales
George Edwards
Produced by: Ray Dryden
Phillip Randall

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