The People Under the Stairs (1991)

Mustanaamio7's Movie Diary 2025 (38 movies items)

"16.4. 2025 People living in the ghetto are tired of being exploited, so two men and a kid decide to take revenge on their landlord, who is hiding creepy secrets, by robbing their mansion. "The People Under the Stairs", probably the best horror film of the '90s, combines social themes with incredibly intense atmosphere. Wes Craven's crude methods may not please all viewers, but a thrilling film doesn't necessarily have to be subtle. The film is an almost perfect metaphor for class struggle: cons"

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1929 movies items)

" The People Under the Stairs is a 1991 American horror comedy film written and directed by Wes Craven and starring Brandon Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, and A. J. Langer. The plot follows a young boy and two adult robbers who become trapped in a house belonging to a strange couple after breaking in to steal their collection of rare coins. Craven has stated that The People Under the Stairs was partially inspired by a news story from the late 1970s, in which two burglars broke into a Los A"

Message or Meaning! (24 movies items)

" Watch it today though, and it becomes apparent Wes Craven was trying to have a conversation much of society wouldn't catch up with for decades. The People Under the Stairs is plainly about the marginalization of minorities, class inequality, sexism, the patriarchy, isolationist nationalism and even healthcare. Also, Ma and Pa kidnapped children, to start a instant family, keeping them in less than stellar conditions. Do one thing. Do the right thing."

Directed by Wes Craven (11 movies items)

" "Burn in hell for gettin' free, and burn in hell for showin' the way!" Written by Wes Craven Music by Don Peake Cinematography by Sandi Sissel Editing by James Coblentz "

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"23.10. DVD 3. katselu?"

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"Unnamed Street, Any City, USA A house, on a unknown street in a unnamed city. Why you wouldn’t want to visit: Sadistic owners, booby traps, and of course.... The People Under the Stairs."

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" First Viewing Viewing Date: September 19th Via: iTunes Store Plot: Desperate for a score, two adults and a juvenile break into a house occupied by a wealthy, evil brother and sister and their stolen children. But the robbery goes haywire, and they are forced to fight for their lives. Rating: 6.5/10"

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