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The People Under the Stairs (1991)

Poster for The People Under the Stairs

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Wes Craven
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    Fool Brandon Quintin Adams
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    Man Everett McGill
  • Profile picture of Wendy Robie
    Woman Wendy Robie
  • Profile picture of A. J. Langer
    Alice A. J. Langer
  • Profile picture of Ving Rhames
    Leroy Ving Rhames
  • Profile picture of Sean Whalen
    Roach Sean Whalen
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    Grandpa Booker Bill Cobbs
  • Profile picture of Kelly Jo Minter
    Ruby Kelly Jo Minter

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  • guard dog
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  • landlord tenant relationship
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  • class warfare
  • in the walls
  • mother daughter relationship
  • brother sister relationship
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