''The Girl in Room 2A'' (

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film directed by William Rose, starring

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Synopsis

Margaret Bradley is young girl just paroled from jail who rents a room in house owned by Mrs. Grant. Soon, she is being stalked by a

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cult led by a mysterious killer in red

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Cast

as Margaret Bradley *

as Frank Grant * John Scanlon as Jack Whitman *

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as Alicia Songbird *

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as Charlie * Frank Latimore as Johnson *

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as Mrs. Mary Grant *

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as Claire * Nuccia Cardinali as Mrs. Craig *

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as Maria *

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as Mr. Dresse

Reception

Donald Guarisco from Allmovie criticized the film's cinematography, "amateurish performances", "limp" pacing, and direction. Guarisco concluded his review by writing, "''The Girl In Room 2A'' is such an uninspired proposition that even hardcore giallo fans might want to think twice about watching it." Sean Becktel from ''HorrorNews.net'' wrote, "''The Girl in Room 2A'' seems to know exactly what it is, and to cater to audience. It achieves a formulaic deliverance, while staying fun, enjoyable, and ultimately entertaining." ''Terror Trap'' gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars, stating the film was "at times incomprehensible" but still great fun. Brett Gallman from ''Oh, the Horror'' valeld it "one of the more dull and dry entries of the genre".

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