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The People Under the Stairs

R19911h 42mWes Craven
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 57

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"In every neighborhood, there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid."

Trapped inside a fortified home owned by a mysterious couple, a young boy quickly learns the true nature of the homicidal inhabitants, and secret creatures hidden deep within the walls.

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Child AbuseEscapeShotgunSerial KillerLandlordWrongful ImprisonmentCannibalIncestBluntMental Illness

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Frequently asked questions

What is The People Under the Stairs (1991) about?

Trapped inside a fortified home owned by a mysterious couple, a young boy quickly learns the true nature of the homicidal inhabitants, and secret creatures hidden deep within the walls.

Who stars in The People Under the Stairs?

The People Under the Stairs stars Brandon Quintin Adams (Fool), Everett McGill (Man), Wendy Robie (Woman), A. J. Langer (Alice), Ving Rhames (Leroy). The film was directed by Wes Craven.

How long is The People Under the Stairs?

The People Under the Stairs has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated R.

Is The People Under the Stairs worth watching?

The People Under the Stairs holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Horror, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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