The People Under the Stairs 1991
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Gummy
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SplatTrapped 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Fool
as Man
as Woman
as Alice
as Leroy
as Roach
as Grandpa Booker
as Ruby
as Spencer
as Mary
Director:
Writer:
Wes Craven
Stars:
Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, A. J. Langer, Ving Rhames, Sean Whalen, Bill Cobbs, Kelly Jo Minter, Jeremy Roberts, Conni Marie Brazelton,
Genres:
Horror,Comedy
Release Date:
1991 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
103 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The People Under the Stairs
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Fool
as Man
as Woman
as Alice
as Leroy
as Roach
as Grandpa Booker
as Ruby
as Spencer
as Mary
as Young Cop
as Person Under the Stairs (uncredited)
as Veteran Cop
as Attic Cop
as Police Sergeant
as Social Worker
as Stairmaster
as Stairperson 1
as Stairperson 2
as Prince the Dog
as Prince the Dog
as Prince the Dog
as Prince the Dog
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