EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 1H 9M
041. The People Under The Stairs (1991) with: Sam Tonnell - @Maidenxmacabre
from The Horror Cut · host Stephen Kerr & Gary J Hewitt
Let us know your thoughtsLock the doors, avoid the basement, and whatever you hear behind the walls… don’t go looking.In this episode of The Horror Cut, we descend into the twisted suburban nightmare of The People Under the Stairs, hand-picked by Horror author Sam Tonnell. The wild and darkly satirical horror from Wes Craven blends social commentary, fairy-tale terror, and pure chaos. We dig into the film’s strange tonal balancing, its critique of greed and abuse, and the unforgettable performances from Everett McGill and Wendy Robie as the terrifying “Mommy” and “Daddy.” From hidden passageways and cannibalistic secrets to shotgun-wielding landlords, we explore why The People Under the Stairs remains one of Craven’s most unique and underrated films.Mandatory Lobotomy: A Horror Anthologyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Mandatory-Lobotomy-Anthology-Sam-Tonnell/dp/B0D64NM7G4Support the showIG - @thehorrorcutshow | @HewittGPro | @StephenkerrActor_PerformerFB - Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573701383591
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Let us know your thoughts Lock the doors, avoid the basement, and whatever you hear behind the walls… don’t go looking. In this episode of The Horror Cut, we descend into the twisted suburban nightmare of The People Under the Stairs, hand-picked by Horror author Sam Tonnell. The wild and darkly satirical horror from Wes Craven blends social commentary, fairy-tale terror, and pure chaos. We dig into the film’s strange tonal balancing, its critique of greed and abuse, and the unforgettable perf...
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