This is a creepy dark house revenge thriller distinguished only by its high body count and shortage of sympathetic characters. It's OK but we've seen it all before.
George Zucco plays recently released ex-convict Leo Grainger a white collar criminal believed to have got away with the loot. His loyal wife has bought him a big house on a foggy island. but then been murdered. Her daughter but not his is staying with him for reasons not really explained. A number of criminals, some invited , others not , turn up to try and find the money but Leo has other plans.
Sharon Douglas ( as Gail )
Sex : No
Death : Survives
Sharon was originally Rhona Nelle-Rader in Oklahoma. She had influential friends like Howard Hughes. Surprisingly for such a pretty girl she was predominantly a radio actress. She died earlier this year aged 95.
Veda Ann Borg ( as Sylvia )
Sex : No
Death : Drowns in Leo's water trap
Veda plays a villainess in this one.
Jacqueline De Wit ( as Emiline Bronson )
Sex : No
Death : Stabbed in the back by Lionel Atwill's character
Stardom eluded Jacqueline but she had a long career in film and TV including an appearance in The Monkees in 1967. She died in 1998 aged 86.
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