The People Under the Stairs (1991) - Jumpscare Guide
Plot
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.
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Does The People Under the Stairs Have Jump Scares?
Yes — The People Under the Stairs (1991) has 13 jump scares (13 major, 0 minor)
First scare: 00:19:40 | Last scare: 01:32:32
Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror
Extreme Jumpscares
Short: Maximum scare intensity with constant major jumpscares. Only for hardcore horror enthusiasts.
With an E rating, The People Under the Stairs delivers maximum jumpscare density and intensity throughout its runtime. The film employs brutal visual and audio combinations for each shock moment, creating non-stop sensory overload. This relentless barrage of powerful scares leaves little room for recovery, making it suitable exclusively for seasoned horror veterans.
Analysis:
Contains 13 major jumpscares.
Common Questions About The People Under the Stairs
Total Jumpscares: 13
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A dog c3RvbG lunges at Leroy.
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Dust suddenly comes out of the grate that Fool is talking into.
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Fool is tackled from behind by a boy.
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Leroy, who is lying on the floor, jumps up as Fool touches him.
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Roach suddenly reaches through c291cm a gap in the wall and grabs Leroy.
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Daddy shoots through the wall beside Fool.
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The dog jumps up at the hole in the door.
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Daddy bursts into Alice’s room.
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Spikes come out of the bm90c2 wall just in front of Fool and Alice.
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Daddy, wearing his suit, jumps out at Fool. [Video]
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Mommy grabs Alice.
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Hands burst through the stairs.
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Several people come out c2NyYX of the walls and attack Mommy.
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