The People Under the Stairs(1991)
“In every neighborhood, there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid.”
Overview
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.
Director
Wes Craven
Studio
Alive Films
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$31M
Cast
Brandon Quintin Adams
as Fool
Everett McGill
as Man
Wendy Robie
as Woman
A. J. Langer
as Alice
Ving Rhames
as Leroy
Sean Whalen
as Roach
Bill Cobbs
as Grandpa Booker
Kelly Jo Minter
as Ruby Williams
Jeremy Roberts
as Spencer
Conni Marie Brazelton
as Mary
Josh Coxx
as Young Cop
David Robinson
as Person Under the Stairs (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$31M
Production Companies
Alive Films • Universal Pictures
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What is The People Under the Stairs 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 directed The People Under the Stairs?▼
The People Under the Stairs was directed by Wes Craven and released in 1991. It is a horror, comedy, thriller film.
How long is The People Under the Stairs?▼
The People Under the Stairs has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in The People Under the Stairs?▼
The cast of The People Under the Stairs includes Brandon Quintin Adams as Fool, Everett McGill as Man, Wendy Robie as Woman, A. J. Langer as Alice, Ving Rhames as Leroy and more.
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