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.
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Where is The People Under the Stairs streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The People Under the Stairs
The People Under the Stairs is a 1991 English-language horror, comedy and thriller film directed by Wes Craven. The cast is led by Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The People Under the Stairs was produced by Alive Films and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 1, 1991, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Writers
- Wes Craven
- Release date
- November 1, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $31 million
- Production
- Alive Films, Universal Pictures
The People Under the Stairs cast & crew
The People Under the Stairs was directed by Wes Craven and written by Wes Craven.
The cast features Brandon Quintin Adams as Fool, Everett McGill as Man, Wendy Robie as Woman, A. J. Langer as Alice, Ving Rhames as Leroy, and Sean Whalen as Roach.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Don Peake, cinematography is by Sandi Sissel, and it was produced by Stuart M. Besser and Shep Gordon.
Is The People Under the Stairs worth watching?
The People Under the Stairs holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 766 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, comedy, and thriller, The People Under the Stairs is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The People Under the Stairs
The People Under the Stairs isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The People Under the Stairs
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)
The People Under the Stairs — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The People Under the Stairs in United States?
The People Under the Stairs is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The People Under the Stairs in?
The People Under the Stairs is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The People Under the Stairs?
The People Under the Stairs runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The People Under the Stairs rated?
The People Under the Stairs is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 766 ratings.
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