The People Under the Stairs
R“In every neighborhood, there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid.”
1991·103 min·Released
Studio: Alive Films, Universal Pictures
6.6TMDb
Theatrical Nov 1, 1991Physical May 30, 2023
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USA · English · USA
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.
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Crew
DirectorWes Craven
WriterWes Craven
Cast
Brandon Quintin Adams
Fool
Everett McGill
Man
Wendy Robie
Woman
A. J. Langer
Alice
Ving Rhames
Leroy
Sean Whalen
Roach
Bill Cobbs
Grandpa Booker
Kelly Jo Minter
Ruby Williams
Jeremy Roberts
Spencer
Conni Marie Brazelton
Mary
Josh Coxx
Young Cop
David Robinson
Person Under the Stairs (uncredited)
John Hostetter
Veteran Cop
George R. Parker
Attic Cop
John Mahon
Police Sergeant
Teresa Velarde
Social Worker
Yan Birch
Stairmaster
Wayne Daniels
Stairperson 1
Michael Kopelow
Stairperson 2
Brutus
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Keywords
child abuseescapeshotgunserial killerlandlordwrongful imprisonmentcannibalincestbluntmental illnessbreak inpsychoticguard dogbad landlorddisfigurementtarotgreedy developerneighborhoodlandlord tenant relationshipshocking
Details
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$31M
TMDb Votes
747
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026