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The People Under the Stairs

The People Under the Stairs (1991) - Jumpscare Guide

19911:43:00
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6.4R

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.

Director

Wes Craven
Wes Craven

Cast

Brandon Quintin Adams
Brandon Quintin AdamsFool
Everett McGill
Everett McGillMan
Wendy Robie
Wendy RobieWoman
A. J. Langer
A. J. LangerAlice
Ving Rhames
Ving RhamesLeroy
Sean Whalen
Sean WhalenRoach
Bill Cobbs
Bill CobbsGrandpa Booker
Kelly Jo Minter
Kelly Jo MinterRuby
Jeremy Roberts
Jeremy RobertsSpencer
Conni Marie Brazelton
Conni Marie BrazeltonMary
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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

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: A large number of major jumpscares throughout. One of the "jumpiest" movies around and sensitive individuals should avoid.

The People Under the Stairs receives an E rating for its extreme jumpscare assault. The movie packs overwhelming numbers of major shock sequences, using aggressive visual chaos and deafening audio crescendos. Each scare moment delivers maximum impact through calculated sensory bombardment. Absolutely not recommended for sensitive viewers or horror newcomers.

Analysis:

Total: 13Major: 13Intensity: 26

Contains 13 major jumpscares.

5/10
STANDARD
Well-paced tension and release cycles. The director knows exactly when to make you jump.
Fear Factor Analysis
Standard
Gore/BloodVomitingDomestic ViolenceChild AbuseAnimal DeathTortureClaustrophobia

Common Questions About The People Under the Stairs

Total Jumpscares: 13

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:43:00
3 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:19:40
Major

A dog c3RvbG lunges at Leroy.

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00:27:16
Major

Dust suddenly comes out of the grate that Fool is talking into.

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00:29:00
Major

Fool is tackled from behind by a boy.

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00:31:12
Major

Leroy, who is lying on the floor, jumps up as Fool touches him.

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00:36:00
Major

Roach suddenly reaches through c291cm a gap in the wall and grabs Leroy.

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00:46:33
Major

Daddy shoots through the wall beside Fool.

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00:46:44
Major

The dog jumps up at the hole in the door.

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00:50:42
Major

Daddy bursts into Alice’s room.

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01:00:58
Major

Spikes come out of the bm90c2 wall just in front of Fool and Alice.

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01:14:30
Major

Daddy, wearing his suit, jumps out at Fool. [Video]

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01:22:46
Major

Mommy grabs Alice.

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01:32:02
Major

Hands burst through the stairs.

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01:32:32
Major

Several people come out c2NyYX of the walls and attack Mommy.

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