Step Down to Terror
“STEP BY STEP... he made a career out of love.... and murder!”
Synopsis
Pursued by detectives, Johnny Walters leaves the city to visit his family in a small California town. Among the household: his dead brother's luscious widow Helen, who soon is attracted to him. Ominous events and conflicting evidence leave Helen suspicious, but uncertain about her brother-in-law as tension builds...
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Step Down to Terror (1958) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-10
Top Cast
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Colleen Miller
Helen Walters
Charles Drake
Johnny Walters
Rod Taylor
Mike Randall
Josephine Hutchinson
Mrs. Walters
Jocelyn Brando
Lily
Alan Dexter
Roy
Ricky Kelman
Doug Walters
Ann Doran
Mrs. Duprez
Nelson Leigh
Reverend Johnson (unconfirmed)
Eleanor Audley
Miss Brighton (uncredited)
Helen Bennett
Mrs. Dunwiddy (uncredited)
Jim Brandt
Tom Hobbs (uncredited)
Gwen Caldwell
Rose Cobb (uncredited)
John Close
Detective (uncredited)
Barbara Drew
Hazel Cobb (uncredited)
Harold Goodwin
Man with Dog (uncredited)
Herbert Lytton
Doctor (uncredited)
Elmore Vincent
Mr. Dunwiddy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Keller
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Dinelli, Czenzi Ormonde, Sy Gomberg
- Original Score
- William Lava, Henry Mancini, Heinz Roemheld, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein
- Original Title
- Step Down to Terror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Keller
Mel Dinelli, Czenzi Ormonde, Sy Gomberg, Gordon McDonell
William Lava, Henry Mancini, Heinz Roemheld, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein
Russell Metty
Frank Gross
Joseph Gershenson
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Keller
Director
Joseph Gershenson
Producer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Frank Gross
Editor
Mel Dinelli
Screenplay
Czenzi Ormonde
Screenplay
Sy Gomberg
Screenplay
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Step Down to Terror
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What is Step Down to Terror about?
Pursued by detectives, Johnny Walters leaves the city to visit his family in a small California town. Among the household: his dead brother's luscious widow Helen, who soon is attracted to him. Ominous events and conflicting evidence leave Helen suspicious, but uncertain about her brother-in-law as tension builds...
Who directed Step Down to Terror?
Step Down to Terror was directed by Harry Keller.
Who stars in Step Down to Terror?
The principal cast of Step Down to Terror includes Colleen Miller, Charles Drake, Rod Taylor, Josephine Hutchinson, Jocelyn Brando.
When was Step Down to Terror released and how long is it?
Step Down to Terror was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Step Down to Terror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Step Down to Terror was composed by William Lava, Henry Mancini, Heinz Roemheld, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Step Down to Terror?
Step Down to Terror holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).