Review of The People Under the Stairs (1991) by Cameron M — 23 Oct 2013

A bizarre and yet engrossing horror movie.

This review of The People Under the Stairs (1991) was written by Cameron M on 23 Oct 2013.

The People Under the Stairs has generally received positive reviews.

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By John Hartl (735) for The Seattle Times (964) on 28 Jul 2018

Craven also wrote the script here, based on a news story about California parents who kept their children locked in the basement for many years…

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By Ryan S (2,401) on 29 Oct 2015

Very enjoyable horror film, and one that doesn't take itself too seriously, but still manages to have a great scare-factor to it…

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By Doris D (6) on 26 Feb 2014

The plot and script has many holes in it...as par with craven, but the execution results in a entertaining and sometimes funny film…

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By Derogatory796 (1) on 09 Jan 2020

The people under the stairs is Wes Craven at his wittiest & scariest. This movie is really scary & clever…

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By Crazyha V (11) on 26 Feb 2014

The plot and script has many holes in it...as par with craven, but the execution results in a entertaining and sometimes funny film…

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By Bryan P (511) on 27 Aug 2014

This movie is the shit. fuck errbody else that said it was wasn't. ya'll niggas buggin #4realdoh…

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By Tyler E (464) on 12 Aug 2013

Although This Film Has It's Fair Share Of Horror Violence, This Film Still Seems To Be Disturbingly Creepy, Chilling And Somewhat Funny Despite…

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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Creative Loafing (2,337) on 24 Aug 2015

Or The Script Under the Coffee Cup…

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By Tyree G (82) on 20 Jan 2014

This movie was a lot of fun! Over the to and ridiculous…

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By John C (2,737) on 18 Oct 2014

One of the most ambitious and energetic horror films of its time, the People Under the Stairs radiates with gleeful gratuity from its chaotic…

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