The Spider Woman

The Spider Woman

1943 · 63 min · EN · NR · 6.9 (71 votes)
Dir. Roy William Neill · Starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, Dennis Hoey, Vernon Downing, Alec Craig · Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection

Grim mystery to hold you breathless!

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Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider. Based on "The Sign of Four" and the short stories "The Dying Detective", "The Final Problem", "The Speckled Band" and "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot".

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A shadowy, atmospheric mystery unfolds with a cunning female villain orchestrating elaborate deceptions. The black and white visuals and steady pacing draw you into a world of intrigue and suspense, perfect for a contemplative viewing.

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