The Attic
1980, English. Directed by George Edwards & Gary Graver.
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A librarian devotes her life to caring for her wheelchair-bound tyrannical father after being stood up at altar. She fantasizes his death and finds joy only with her pet monkey. When the monkey disappears, a shocking past is revealed.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- George EdwardsDirector
- Gary GraverDirector
- Carrie SnodgressLouise Elmore
- Ray MillandWendell
- Ruth CoxEmily
- Rosemary MurphyMrs. Perkins
- Frances BayLibrarian
- Fern BarryMrs. Mooney
- Marjorie EatonMrs. Fowler
- Dick WelsbacherMr. Farley
- Joyce CavarozziSecretary
- Michael LeRoy RhodesSailor
- Ron LuceRobert Orin Farnsworth
- Phil SpearyMr. Lester
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tony Crechales, George Edwards
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The Attic: quick answers
What should I watch before The Attic?
Watch The Killing Kind (1974) first.
Is The Attic worth watching?
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How long is The Attic?
The Attic runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Attic have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Attic. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Attic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Attic is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Attic on?
The Attic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 November 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Attic?
If you liked The Attic, try The Shed, Eradication, Silver Bullet.
Who directed The Attic?
The Attic (1980) was directed by George Edwards and Gary Graver and stars Carrie Snodgress, Ray Milland, Ruth Cox.