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The People Under the Stairs (1991)

Trapped inside a fortified home owned by a mysterious couple, a young boy quickly learns the true nature of the homicidal inhabitants, and secret creatures hidden deep within the walls.

Released Nov. 1, 1991 103 min 17+

Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

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Production Companies: Alive Films

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 103 min.
Released: Nov. 1, 1991
Status: Released
Budget: $6,000,000
Revenue: $31,400,000
Certification: R / 17+

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