The People Under the Stairs
In every neighborhood, there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid.
Nov 1, 1991 · 1h 43m · Horror, Comedy
⭐ 6.6· 739 votes
Director Wes Craven
Writer Wes Craven
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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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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
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
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