The People Under the Stairs (1991)
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Characters/Acting: It doesn't have too many people I recognize other than by the films they are in. It doe... read more
An average movie
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" 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"
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" 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"
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" 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."
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" "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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"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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" Directed by: Wes Craven Produced by: Stuart M. Besser, Dixie J. Capp, Wes Craven, Shep Gordon, Peter Foster, and Marianne Maddalena Written by: Wes Craven Cinematography: Sandi Sissel Edited by: James Coblentz Music by: Don Peake Distributed by: Universal Pictures"