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Someone at the Top of the Stairs (1973) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

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1973 · 75 mins · English
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Directed by
John Sichel
Starring
Donna Mills, David de Keyser, Peter Cellier, Scott Forbes, Brian McGrath, Rhoda Lewis

A young woman and her friend move into a boarding house, only to discover that the other tenants are eccentric and that unsettling events are occurring, seemingly emanating from the attic. The atmosphere grows increasingly eerie as they try to understand the strange goings‑on. This episode is part of the ITV Thriller anthology series.

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