The People Under the Stairs
“In every neighborhood, there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-14
Top Cast
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Brandon Quintin Adams
Fool
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
Spencer
Conni Marie Brazelton
Mary
Josh Coxx
Young Cop
David Robinson
Person Under the Stairs (uncredited)
John Hostetter
Veteran Cop
George R. Parker
Attic Cop
John Mahon
Police Sergeant
Teresa Velarde
Social Worker
Yan Birch
Stairmaster
Wayne Daniels
Stairperson 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 30, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.23x
+$25.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Screenplay & Story
- Wes Craven
- Original Score
- Don Peake, Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- The People Under the Stairs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.4M
- Production Studios
- Alive Films, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Craven
Wes Craven
Don Peake, Graeme Revell
Sandi Sissel
James Coblentz
Stuart M. Besser, Wes Craven, Shep Gordon, Marianne Maddalena
Department Leadership Roster
Wes Craven
Director
Wes Craven
Writer
Don Peake
Original Music Composer
Stuart M. Besser
Producer
Marianne Maddalena
Producer
James Coblentz
Editor
Bryan Jones
Production Design
Ileane Meltzer
Costume Design
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Sandi Sissel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The People Under the Stairs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The People Under the Stairs about?
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.
Who directed The People Under the Stairs?
The People Under the Stairs was directed by Wes Craven.
Who stars in The People Under the Stairs?
The principal cast of The People Under the Stairs includes Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, A. J. Langer, Ving Rhames.
When was The People Under the Stairs released and how long is it?
The People Under the Stairs was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The People Under the Stairs?
The People Under the Stairs had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $31.4M at the worldwide box office (5.23 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The People Under the Stairs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The People Under the Stairs was composed by Don Peake, Graeme Revell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The People Under the Stairs?
The People Under the Stairs holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).