Step Down to Terror (1958): Cast
Step Down to Terror is a 1958 drama thriller directed by Harry Keller, starring Charles Drake as Johnny Walters, Josephine Hutchinson and Colleen Miller. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Harry Keller
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Step Down to Terror About?
The premise of Step Down to Terror without spoilers.
After a series of murders linked to his romantic pursuits, Johnny Walters escapes the city and returns to his family’s house in a quiet California town. There he encounters his late brother’s striking widow, Helen, who soon feels an attraction to him. Ominous incidents pile up and the evidence is contradictory, leaving Helen increasingly uneasy about Johnny’s true motives as tension between them escalates.
Step Down to Terror Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- maternal love
- death of brother
- fugitive
- police detective
- man hunt
- serial murder
- car crash
- newspaper
- b movie
- death of husband
- deception
- 1950s
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- grief
- murder
- mother
- criminal
- killer
- sleeping pill
- emerald ring
- murder suspect
- library
- newspaper article
- drugged drink
- magic trick
- broken stair
- phone off the hook
- new bicycle
- pile of money
- return home
- man carries an unconscious woman
- falling down stairs
- hemming a dress
- riding a bicycle
- serial killer
- injured cat
- running over a bicycle
- stakeout
- hundred dollar bill
- suspicion
- engraved ring
- knocked unconscious
- bad temper
- hiding out
- arm sling
- mother in law living with daughter in law
- man in pajama
- spying on someone
- car runs over a bicycle
- widowed sister in law
- sister in law attracted to brother in law
Step Down to Terror Cast & Characters
Charles Drake leads the cast as Johnny Walters, with Josephine Hutchinson as Mrs. Walters and Colleen Miller as Helen Walters. Directed by Harry Keller; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harry Keller
- Charles Drake as Johnny Walters
- Josephine Hutchinson as Mrs. Walters
- Colleen Miller as Helen Walters
- Ricky Kelman as Doug Walters
Also Starring in Step Down to Terror
· 14 more- Rod Taylor Mike Randall
- Eleanor Audley Miss Brighton (uncredited)
- Harold Goodwin Man with Dog (uncredited)
- Ann Doran Mrs. Duprez
- Nelson Leigh Reverend Johnson (unconfirmed)
- Alan Dexter Roy
- John Close Detective (uncredited)
- Herbert Lytton Doctor (uncredited)
- Jocelyn Brando Lily
- Elmore Vincent Mr. Dunwiddy (uncredited)
- Gwen Caldwell Rose Cobb (uncredited)
- Helen Bennett Mrs. Dunwiddy (uncredited)
- Jim Brandt Tom Hobbs (uncredited)
- Barbara Drew Hazel Cobb (uncredited)
More from Harry Keller
More films directed by Harry Keller: In Enemy Country, The Brass Bottle, Tammy and the Doctor and Six Black Horses.
Step Down to Terror Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Step Down to Terror.
Cars in Step Down to Terror
13 cars on screen, including the 1958 De Soto Fireflite Convertible and the 1957 Chrysler 300 C.
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1958 De Soto Fireflite Convertible Important role -
1957 Chrysler 300 C Minor role -
1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Minor role -
1958 Plymouth Belvedere Minor role
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Step Down to Terror FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Step Down to Terror, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Step Down to Terror?
Step Down to Terror runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was Step Down to Terror released?
Step Down to Terror was released on September 1, 1958.
Who directed Step Down to Terror?
Step Down to Terror was directed by Harry Keller.
More films by Harry Keller Who is in the cast of Step Down to Terror?
Step Down to Terror stars Charles Drake as Johnny Walters, Josephine Hutchinson as Mrs. Walters and Colleen Miller as Helen Walters, among 18 credited actors.
Does Step Down to Terror have a post-credit scene?
No. Step Down to Terror has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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