

Someone at the Top of the Stairs
1973, English. Directed by John Sichel.
A young woman and her friend rent a room in a boarding house. Soon they become aware of the fact that the other "renters" are a very strange lot, and that there are some very odd goings-on in the house that seem to be centered in the attic... Part of the ITV 'Thriller' anthology series.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 12 February 1973
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Brian Clemens
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How long is Someone at the Top of the Stairs?
Someone at the Top of the Stairs runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Someone at the Top of the Stairs have a post-credits scene?
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Someone at the Top of the Stairs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Someone at the Top of the Stairs is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Someone at the Top of the Stairs on?
Someone at the Top of the Stairs isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 February 1973. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Someone at the Top of the Stairs?
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Who directed Someone at the Top of the Stairs?
Someone at the Top of the Stairs (1973) was directed by John Sichel and stars Donna Mills, Judy Carne, David de Keyser.