

Grip of the Strangler
DirectorRobert Day
“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.
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Grip of the Strangler | 1958 | Theatrical Trailer
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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
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