The People Under the Stairs
Seen it?1991 | 102 min | Horror, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 5 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Barbarian or Possession, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and sex.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$31 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 182K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wes Craven
- 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