The People Under the Stairs
1991, English. Directed by Wes Craven.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 815 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The People Under the Stairs
The People Under the Stairs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wes Craven
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $31M
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The People Under the Stairs: quick answers
Is The People Under the Stairs worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 815 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The People Under the Stairs?
The People Under the Stairs runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The People Under the Stairs have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The People Under the Stairs. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The People Under the Stairs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The People Under the Stairs is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The People Under the Stairs on?
The People Under the Stairs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The People Under the Stairs?
If you liked The People Under the Stairs, try Housebound, Bloody Hell, Crush the Skull.
Who directed The People Under the Stairs?
The People Under the Stairs (1991) was directed by Wes Craven and stars Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie.