In every neighborhood, there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid.

The People Under the Stairs

★ 6.5(769 votes)Nov 1, 19911h 43m

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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Director

Wes Craven

Status

Released

Budget

$6M

Revenue

$31M

Language

English

Top 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)

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