

The People Under the Stairs
1991-11-01 · 102 min · ★ 6.6
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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Production details
- Directors
- Wes Craven
- Production companies
- Alive Films, Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 6,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 31,400,000
Top Cast
Brandon Quintin AdamsFool
Everett McGillMan
Wendy RobieWoman
A. J. LangerAlice
Ving RhamesLeroy
Sean WhalenRoach
Bill CobbsGrandpa Booker
Kelly Jo MinterRuby Williams
Jeremy RobertsSpencer
Conni Marie BrazeltonMary
Josh CoxxYoung Cop
John HostetterVeteran Cop
John MahonPolice Sergeant
Yan BirchStairmaster
Michael KopelowStairperson 2Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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