
1991 · Movie · 1h 42m · R
The People Under the Stairs
CriticsCritics: 64
AudienceAudience: 6.3
A young boy joins two thieves in breaking into a wealthy landlord’s fortified home, hoping to help his struggling family. Once inside, they encounter deadly traps, a vicious dog, secret passages, and imprisoned people hidden throughout the house while the owners close in.
You’ll enjoy this if you like inventive, gruesome horror blended with dark comedy and social themes, especially films such as Motel Hell; Not for you if you want grounded scares or a consistently serious tone.
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Cast
Brandon Quintin AdamsEverett McGillWendy RobieA. J. LangerVing RhamesSean WhalenBill CobbsKelly Jo Minter
Director
Wes Craven
If tonight is a The People Under the Stairs night…
…these live in the same corner of my head.
Want one picked out for tonight?
Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.






