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The People Under the Stairs, 1991

Starring: Everett McGill, Wendy Robie

Directed by: Wes Craven

Written by: Wes Craven

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 102 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:6.1

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The People Under the Stairs can be described as scary, suspenseful, and humorous. The plot revolves around themes of life is a bitch, parents and children, and youth. The main genres are comedy, horror, and thriller. In approach, The People Under the Stairs is realistic. It is set, at least in part, in the suburbs. It is located in California. The People Under the Stairs takes place in the 1990s.

Summary of The People Under the Stairs

Fool, a 13-year-old boy, lives in the ghetto with his sister and sick mother. When his family doesn't have enough money to pay the rent, Fool is persuaded by Leroy (Ving Rhames) to break into his landlord's house to steal a valuable coin collection. Once Fool and Leroy are inside the huge and heavily fortified house, they realize they've gotten more than they bargained for, as the landlords turn out to be an insane brother and sister couple (Everett McGill and Wendy Robie) who murder visitors and keep their kidnapped "sons" locked up in the basement as deformed monsters. Only Alice, an imprisoned girl, can save Fool from the horrors within, and a frantic chase begins between the walls of the bizarre house as Fool tries to save himself, Alice, and his community from the evil landlords. A unique and inventive horror film, The People Under the Stairs combines the structure of a classic fairy tale with modern social criticism and imaginative production design. Director Wes Craven based his film on real-life news reports of parents who kept their children locked up at home.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	1 November 1991
Runtime:	102 min

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Everett McGill

as Man; Dad

Wendy Robie

as Woman; Mom

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I was surprised by the amalgam that this movie was. There was some gore, some comedy and some suspense. Overall the elements blended well. The biggest problem seemed to be the length. An hour and 45 minutes seemed to be a long time to primarily run... Read and rate it

07.October.2009
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by: stezton
stezton rated this movie0/10

This was such a strange movie. And I'm a strange guy, I love strange stuff, but it was strange in a bad way. I was expecting something either frightening or campy in a good way, but what I got was beyond explanation. I didn't enjoy it, really, and I... Read and rate it

20.March.2009
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by: Dave
Dave rated this movie2/10Bad

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