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The People Under the Stairs
The People Under the Stairs

The People Under the Stairs

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

Genres

HorrorComedy

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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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Budget

$6000000

Revenue

$31400000

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

103 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

01 November 1991

Country

United States of America

Cast

Brandon Quintin Adams

Brandon Quintin Adams

Fool

Everett McGill

Everett McGill

Man

Wendy Robie

Wendy Robie

Woman

A.J. Langer

A.J. Langer

Alice

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Leroy

Sean Whalen

Sean Whalen

Roach

Bill Cobbs

Bill Cobbs

Grandpa Booker

Kelly Jo Minter

Kelly Jo Minter

Ruby

Jeremy Roberts

Jeremy Roberts

Spencer

Conni Marie Brazelton

Conni Marie Brazelton

Mary

Josh Coxx

Josh Coxx

Young Cop

David Robinson

David Robinson

Person Under the Stairs (uncredited)

John Hostetter

John Hostetter

Veteran Cop

George R. Parker

George R. Parker

Attic Cop

John Mahon

John Mahon

Police Sergeant

Teresa Velarde

Teresa Velarde

Social Worker

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