The People Under the Stairs (1991) Horror Thriller Mystery Comedy
The People Under the Stairs (1991) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 6.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.0/10
The People Under the Stairs Plot Synopsis:
The People Under the Stairs is the story of a young boy (Fool) from the ghetto and takes place on his 13th birthday. In an attempted burglary (along with two others) of the home of his family's evil landlords, he becomes trapped inside their large suburban house and discovers the secret of the "children" that the insane brother and sister have been "rearing" under the stairs.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Two adults and a juvenile burglar break into a house occupied by a brother and sister and their stolen children and become trapped.
Tagline: In every neighbourhood there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid. Now Wes Craven, creator of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" takes you inside...
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The People Under the Stairs Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1991 (more 1991 movies)
Box Office: $24,204,154
Awards: 2
Nominations: 8
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What is The People Under the Stairs Streaming On?
The People Under the Stairs is Streaming on Peacock, TubiLanguage: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The People Under the Stairs Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 01, 1991, Tubi: Apr 01, 2025
Writers: Wes Craven
Producers: Stuart M. Besser, Dixie J. Capp, Wes Craven, Peter Foster, Shep Gordon, Marianne Maddalena
Editors: James Coblentz
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The People Under the Stairs (1991) Cast (Click to Expand)
The People Under the Stairs Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Quintin Adams | ... | Fool (as Brandon Adams) |
| 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 | ... | Spenser |
| Conni Marie Brazelton | ... | Mary |
| Josh Coxx | ... | Young Cop (as Joshua Cox) |
| John Hostetter | ... | Veteran Cop |
| John Mahon | ... | Police Sergeant |
| Teresa Velarde | ... | Social Worker |
| George R. Parker | ... | Attic Cop |
| Yan Birch | ... | Stairmaster |
| Wayne Daniels | ... | Stairperson 1 |
| Michael Kopelow | ... | Stairperson 2 |
| Nic Cramer | ... | Person Under the Stairs (uncredited) |
| Jon Kinney | ... | Drug Addict #1 (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Brandon Quintin Adams (b. August 22, 1979) – Fool (as Brandon Adams)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Brandon Q. Adams | Brandon Adams | Brandon B. Graham | Himself | Wales - Everett McGill (b. October 21, 1945) – Man
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Wendy Robie (b. October 6, 1953) – Woman
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Wendie Robie - A.J. Langer (b. May 22, 1974) – Alice
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
Also known as: The Countess of Devon | Allison 'A.J.' Langer | Allison Joy Langer - Ving Rhames (b. May 12, 1959) – Leroy
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Sean Whalen (b. May 19, 1964) – Roach
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Sean M. Whalen - Bill Cobbs (b. June 16, 1934) – Grandpa Booker
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Bill T. Cobbs - Kelly Jo Minter (b. September 24, 1966) – Ruby Williams
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' (1.52 m)
Also known as: Kelly Minter - Jeremy Roberts (b. September 18, 1954) – Spenser
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Jerry Roberts - Conni Marie Brazelton (b. June 28, 1955) – Mary
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Conni Marie Brazelto | Connie Marie Brazelton - Josh Coxx (b. April 9, 1964) – Young Cop (as Joshua Cox)
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Joshua Cox | Josh Cox | Joshua Coxx - John Hostetter, as Veteran Cop, passed away at age 69 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: John Hausteader | John Horsteter | John Horstetter | John Hosteter | Jon Hosteter | John R. Hostetter | Jonathan Hostetter | Jon Hostetter - John Mahon, as Police Sergeant, passed away at age 82 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius - Teresa Velarde – Social Worker
- George R. Parker – Attic Cop
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