Man in the Attic
1953, English. Directed by Hugo Fregonese.
The Life...The Loves...The Crimes of Jack the Ripper!
London, 1888: on the night of the third Jack the Ripper killing, soft-spoken Mr. Slade, a research pathologist, takes lodgings with the Harleys, including a gloomy attic room for "experiments." Mrs. Harley finds Slade odd and increasingly suspects the worst; her niece Lily (star of a decidedly Parisian stage revue) finds him interesting and increasingly attractive. Is Lily in danger, or are her mother's suspicions merely a red herring?
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Man in the Attic is streaming on Bloodstream and Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hugo FregoneseDirector
- Jack PalanceSlade
- Constance SmithLily Bonner
- Byron PalmerInsp. Paul Warwick
- Frances BavierHelen Harley
- Rhys WilliamsWilliam Harley
- Sean McCloryConstable #1
- Leslie BradleyConstable #2
- Tita PhillipsDaisy (the maid)
- Lester MatthewsChief Insp. Melville
- Harry CordingDetective Sgt. Bates
- Lilian BondAnnie Rowley
- Isabel JewellKaty
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Barré Lyndon, Robert Presnell Jr.
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What Man in the Attic is based on
Man in the Attic is based on The Lodger, a 1913 novel by Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes.
Novel · 1913
The Lodger
By Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes
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Man in the Attic: quick answers
Is Man in the Attic worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Man in the Attic?
Man in the Attic runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Man in the Attic have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Man in the Attic. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Man in the Attic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Man in the Attic on?
Man in the Attic is streaming on Bloodstream and Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man in the Attic?
If you liked Man in the Attic, try Frenzy, The Pale Blue Eye, Frank and Penelope.
Who directed Man in the Attic?
Man in the Attic (1953) was directed by Hugo Fregonese and stars Jack Palance, Constance Smith, Byron Palmer.
What is Man in the Attic based on?
Man in the Attic is based on The Lodger, a 1913 novel by Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes.