The People Under the Stairs (1991): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The People Under the Stairs is a 1991 mystery thriller directed by Wes Craven, starring Ving Rhames, Everett McGill and Bill Cobbs. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $31.3 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $6M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The People Under the Stairs About?
The premise of The People Under the Stairs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A resourceful young man named Fool accidentally breaks into the house of his family’s harsh landlords and finds himself in a bizarre and disturbing situation. He soon discovers a shocking secret about the sinister siblings who live there and the captive daughter they keep hidden. To survive the twisted world and escape the house, he must forge an uneasy partnership with the daughter, uncovering a dark truth about their reign of terror.
The People Under the Stairs Cast
Ving Rhames leads the cast, with Everett McGill and Bill Cobbs. Directed by Wes Craven; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Wes Craven
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The People Under the Stairs Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The People Under the Stairs 57 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 4.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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The People Under the Stairs Plot Summary
What happens in The People Under the Stairs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the grimy depths of Los Angeles, Poindexter “Fool” Williams faces a dire situation with his family as they confront eviction instigated by the mysterious Robesons, who take on the roles of Mommy and Daddy. However, this seemingly caring couple conceals a harrowing truth: they are the abusers of their own daughter, Alice, all while harboring a sinister secret. Fool’s mother is battling cancer, and their financial struggles leave essential medical treatment out of reach. Amidst this chaos, the cunning Leroy entices Fool into a desperate plan to steal in order to gather funds necessary for his mother’s healthcare.
Full summary
The whole story of The People Under the Stairs, scene by scene
The People Under the Stairs Box Office & Budget
The People Under the Stairs grossed $31.3 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, 5.2 times what it cost. $24.2 million came from the US and Canada and $7.1 million (23%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$31.3M
5.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $24.2M
- International
- $7.1M
- Budget
- $6M
The People Under the Stairs Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips and 3 featurettes.
- Clip Fool Escapes From The Basement
- Clip Fool Meets Alice
- Clip Fool's Basement Terror
- Featurette The Arrow Video Story
How Well Do You Know The People Under the Stairs?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Poindexter 'Fool' Williams trying to raise money for?
Cars in The People Under the Stairs
7 cars on screen, including the 1985 GMC Vandura and the 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1985 GMC Vandura Important role -
1958 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1983 Ford LTD Background role
The People Under the Stairs Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “La Gente Detrás De Las Paredes” and “Le sous-sol de la peur”.
- Also known as
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- La Gente Detrás De Las Paredes
- Le sous-sol de la peur
- 壁の中に誰かがいる
- Prisioneros del destino
- El sótano del miedo
- Wes Craven's The People Under the Stairs
- Wes Craven's Das Haus der Vergessenen
- Das Haus der Vergessenen
- La casa nera
- Os Prisioneiros da Cave
- Rémségek háza
- Люди под лестницей
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- Oamenii de sub scări
- Lidé pod schody
- Merdiven Altındakiler
- As Criaturas Atrás das Paredes
- 阶梯下的恶魔
- Rædselernes hus
- 공포의 계단
- W mroku pod schodami
- Ondskans hus
- Οι Άνθρωποι Κάτω από τις Σκάλες
- Люди під сходами
- האנשים מתחת למדרגות
- Žmonės po laiptais
- บ้านกระตุก อย่าอยู่เดี่ยว
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The People Under the Stairs FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The People Under the Stairs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The People Under the Stairs?
The People Under the Stairs runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The People Under the Stairs released?
The People Under the Stairs was released on November 1, 1991.
Who directed The People Under the Stairs?
The People Under the Stairs was directed by Wes Craven.
More films by Wes Craven Who is in the cast of The People Under the Stairs?
The People Under the Stairs stars Ving Rhames, Everett McGill and Bill Cobbs, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The People Under the Stairs make at the box office?
The People Under the Stairs grossed $31.3 million worldwide ($24.2 million domestic, $7.1 million international) on a budget of $6 million.
How is The People Under the Stairs rated?
The People Under the Stairs has 57 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does The People Under the Stairs have a post-credit scene?
No. The People Under the Stairs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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