The People Under the Stairs (1991)
Movie 1h 43m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, keep me on the edge, scare me
Released in 1991, The People Under the Stairs is a comedy, horror and mystery movie. It is directed by Wes Craven. The cast includes Ving Rhames, Sean Whalen and Bill Cobbs. The running time is 1h 43m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
59Tonight Score A classic.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Wes CravenDirector
- Ving Rhamesas Leroy
- Sean Whalenas Roach
- Bill Cobbsas Grandpa Booker
- John Hostetteras Veteran Cop
- Jeremy Robertsas Spencer
- A. J. Langeras Alice
- John Mahonas Police Sergeant
- Everett McGillas Man
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Questions about The People Under the Stairs
- What genre is The People Under the Stairs?
- The People Under the Stairs is categorised as Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in The People Under the Stairs?
- Ving Rhames, Sean Whalen, Bill Cobbs, John Hostetter, Jeremy Roberts appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The People Under the Stairs?
- Wes Craven directed The People Under the Stairs.
- How long is The People Under the Stairs?
- The People Under the Stairs runs for 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- Is The People Under the Stairs worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The People Under the Stairs?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
