


Film · Released
Grip of the Strangler
“KING OF THE MONSTERS! KARLOFF IN HIS NEW HORROR HIT!”
Grip of the Strangler at a glance
Grip of the Strangler is a 1958 horror and crime film, running 1h 18m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1958-05-11
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Genres
- Horror, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Director
- Robert Day
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.0 / 10 · 42 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmA researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
Cast
14 names
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 SuperintendentQuestions about Grip of the Strangler
Quick answersWhere can I watch Grip of the Strangler in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Grip of the Strangler is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Grip of the Strangler suitable for children?
Grip of the Strangler is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Grip of the Strangler about?
A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
How long is Grip of the Strangler?
Grip of the Strangler runs for 1h 18m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Grip of the Strangler trailer?
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