# The People Under the Stairs (1991)

> A resourceful boy trapped in his landlords’ suburban fortress uncovers a grotesque family secret while fighting to escape its murderous guardians.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7538

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Horror, Comedy
- Director: Wes Craven
- Cast: Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, A. J. Langer, Ving Rhames, Sean Whalen, Bill Cobbs, Kelly Jo Minter
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105121/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: creepy, irreverent, frantic, late night horror marathon, dark comedy night

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