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Quick Info

Rating

5.9/10

Release1958

Runtime1h 18m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Amalgamated Productions

Movie

Grip of the Strangler

1958

1h 18m

5.9

Horror

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

Synopsis

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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