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HORROR . 1980 . 1h 41m . English . 4.7/10

The Attic_

"13 steps to TERROR!"

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.

Starring Carrie Snodgress, Ray Milland, Ruth Cox
4.7/10
Rating
1h 41m
Runtime
1980
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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13 steps to TERROR!

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.

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Carrie Snodgress stars as Louise Elmore in The Attic.
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Year context
The Attic was released 46 years ago in 1980.
Overview
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 ...
The Attic is a Horror film with a runtime of 1h 41m.

CAST (19)

Carrie Snodgress
Carrie Snodgress
Louise Elmore
Ray Milland
Ray Milland
Wendell
RC
Ruth Cox
Emily
Rosemary Murphy
Rosemary Murphy
Mrs. Perkins
Frances Bay
Frances Bay
Librarian
FB
Fern Barry
Mrs. Mooney
Marjorie Eaton
Marjorie Eaton
Mrs. Fowler
DW
Dick Welsbacher
Mr. Farley
JC
Joyce Cavarozzi
Secretary
ML
Michael LeRoy Rhodes
Sailor
RL
Ron Luce
Robert Orin Farnsworth
PS
Phil Speary
Mr. Lester
Patrick Brennan
Patrick Brennan
David Perkins
MA
Mark Andrews
Marty
TT
Terry Troutt
Donald
ZK
Zale Kessler
Ben
MA
Mason Armin James
Gorilla
DC
Dan Campbell
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
EP
Eric Parkinson
Sailor (uncredited)

STUDIOS (2)

Attic Associates Forum Productions

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
101 min (1h 41m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
4.7/10 (28 votes)
Popularity
6

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What is The Attic about?
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.
How long is The Attic?
The Attic has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in The Attic?
The cast of The Attic includes Carrie Snodgress, Ray Milland, Ruth Cox, Rosemary Murphy, Frances Bay.
What is the rating of The Attic?
The Attic has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Horror
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