Grip of the Strangler

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

May 11 1958 Approved 1h 18m
Crime, Horror, Mystery

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

Plot

A writer investigating the execution of a serial killer known as "The Haymarket Strangler" 20 years previously begins to suspect that the wrong man might have been hanged. However, when he picks up a scalpel used by the murderer, he finds himself possessed by the killer's spirit and begins committing similar murders.

Written by

Jan Read, John Croydon

Directed by

Robert Day

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Amalgamated Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
2,175
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA