Review of The People Under the Stairs (1991) by Jon P — 20 Jun 2012

Good movie. Suspenseful, creepy, and disturbing. Good performance from Brandon Adams.

This review of The People Under the Stairs (1991) was written by Jon P on 20 Jun 2012.

The People Under the Stairs has generally received positive reviews.

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