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The People Under the Stairs (1991)
Directed by Wes Craven
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Overview
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.
Rated R | Length 103 minutes
Actors
Brandon Quintin Adams | Everett McGill | Wendy Robie | A. J. Langer | Ving Rhames | Sean Whalen | Bill Cobbs | Kelly Jo Minter | Jeremy Roberts | Conni Marie Brazelton | Joshua Cox | David Robinson | John Hostetter | George R. Parker | John Mahon | Teresa Velarde
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2015 | TV | DVD | Rented | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
I think it’s time to admit I don’t consider myself a Wes Craven fan. I’m not particularly fond of the Nightmare series or the Scream franchise though I do truly like The Hills Have Eyes, Deadly Blessing, The Last House on the Left and The Serpent and the Rainbow. He’s always been a mixed bag for me.
No movie could sum that exact feeling up more than The People Under the Stairs. Its sloppy, barely skin deep social commentary is, at times, insulting even for 1991. It incessantly mocks itself, and by extension its audience, throughout undercutting what little horror moments there actually are.
On the other hand, it’s funny and that humor is probably the only thing that raises it above other ‘90s horror fare. This would have been a fun film to watch as a movie night selection. It begs to be enjoyed with a crowd.
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