Review of The People Under the Stairs (1991) by Twit W — 02 Mar 2008

WOO! Shit films that you saw at midnight on Channel Four!

This review of The People Under the Stairs (1991) was written by Twit W on 02 Mar 2008.

The People Under the Stairs has generally received positive reviews.

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