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The People Under the Stairs (1991) -- Two adults and a juvenile burglar break into a house occupied by a brother and sister and their stolen children and can't escape.
The People Under the Stairs (1991) -- Two adults and a juvenile burglar break into a house occupied by a brother and sister and their stolen children and can't escape.

Overview

User Rating:
5.9/10   8,416 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Wes Craven (written by)
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Release Date:
1 November 1991 (USA) more
Tagline:
In every neighborhood there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid.
Plot:
Two adults and a juvenile burglar break into a house occupied by a brother and sister and their stolen children and can't escape. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination more
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Fun, creepy, and exciting! more (118 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Brandon Quintin Adams ... Poindexter 'Fool' Williams (as Brandon Adams)
Everett McGill ... Man / Dad / Eldon Robeson
Wendy Robie ... Woman; Mom
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

Joshua Cox ... Young cop
John Hostetter ... Veteran cop
John Mahon ... Police sergeant
Teresa Velarde ... Social worker
George R. Parker ... Attic Cop
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Also Known As:
Wes Craven's The People Under the Stairs
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MPAA:
Rated R for terror/violence.
Runtime:
102 min | Germany:99 min (cut version)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:16 | South Korea:18 | Finland:K-16 (cut) (1993) | UK:15 (video re-rating) (2002) | UK:18 (original rating) | UK:18 (video rating) (1992) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-18 (uncut) (1992) (2002) | Germany:16 (cut) | Germany:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | USA:R | Norway:18 (video premiere) (1992) (uncut) | Norway:(Banned) (1991-2003) (cinema release)
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Through out the entire movie you hear the Man and Woman call each other "Mommy" and "Daddy". You never hear their real names. But when Alice attacks the woman, you hear her yell for the Man and she calls him Eldon. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The items on the corner of the couch (cushion, throw, etc.) keep changing position as Prince first goes to attack Leroy. more
Quotes:
[catching Roach and Fool in Alice's room with her]
Woman: You viper in my bosom! You little Judas!
Man: What are we gonna do with 'em, Mommy?
Woman: It is time to clean house! Total... spring... cleaning.
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17 out of 20 people found the following review useful.
Fun, creepy, and exciting!, 20 June 2006
10/10
Author: ddmp8 from midwest

Now Wes Craven may not talk about this one too much, but you know what? I bet he's more proud of this film than most of his films. You know why? He went back to his original roots of storytelling as such how he made "Last House On The Left". The film is an exploitation film, but you would never guess it by the stylish way he fits it into the urban setting, and the wretched display of the villains. You know what? This film tops the last few films he's ever done. I think so, because he uses the old school style of scares, and yes, this film delivers some real moments. It has a very light sense of adventure and humor, but it's all for not without the scares. What would you do if you were a 13 year old boy, tapped in a big, strange house, which is a death trap for all burglars and juveniles? Not only that, but the owners who live their are not only your landlords, but also total psychotics! Well, with a few paths within the house, walkways in the walls, and trap doors in the oven and heater, you might have a chance at living. Brandon Adams, A.J. Langer, Wendie Robie, and Everett McGill are great, and work well together. I hope Universal releases a special edition DVD of this one soon. We need it.

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