Following on from our insanely successful Women in Horror event, massive thanks again to Nik for hosting, we have part 2 of our Wes Craven retrospective – 1991s The People Under the Stairs. Coming 3 years before Wes kickstarted the Meta-Horror style with New Nightmare, and 5 years before the raging success of Scream, The People Under the Stairs is a great 90s horror film that is often overlooked.
Inspired by true events, The People Under the Stairs sees Fool and his accomplices breaking into a suburban home to find a way to pay the rent when their landlords threaten eviction. After the homeowners return, Fool soon discovers that nothing about this house is normal with evil lurking in every nook & cranny. A true gem, filled with Wes’ typical social commentary, you won’t want to miss this film and its continued relevance to our crazy modern lives.
Just like pre-lockdown, you will find us in the middle room at Longplay from 6ish, with a membership costing $15 for three screenings or $50 for twelve months. The screening will begin at 7.30. Please ensure you are double vaxxed before arriving in accordance with state mandates.
We can’t wait to see you all there,
David, Mel, Adam and Sam