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People Under the Stairs (The) AKA Wes Craven's The People Under the Stairs (Blu-ray) (1991)
In every neighbourhood there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid. Now Wes Craven, creator of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" takes you inside...Director: Wes Craven
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Subtitles:English HoH and French
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Aspect Ratio:1.81:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:UV digital copy is also included.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
(1) Audio Commentary with director Wes Craven; moderated by Michael Felsher (2015)
(2) Audio Commentary with actors Brandon Adams, A.J. Langer, Sean Whalen, and Yan Burg (2015)
(3) Audio Commentary with actor Brandon Adams; moderated by Calum Waddell (2013)
Interviews (2015):
- "House Mother" with Wendy Robie (19:26)
- "House of Horrors" with cinematographer Sandi Sissel (16:09)
- "Settling the Score" with composer Don Peake (10:13)
"What Lies Beneath: The Effects of The People Under the Stairs" 2015 featurette (15:01)
Behind the Scenes Footage (6:39)
Vintage 1991 Making-of Featurette (3:43)
Storyboards (6:55)
Still Gallery (4:17)
Theatrical Trailer (1:18)
TV Spots (1:21) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663235814
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Notes:Features a 4K scan of the original camera negative.
All extras are in HD.
Comes with a slipcase.
If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18"x24" rolled poster while supplies last. -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary with director Wes Craven; moderated by Michael Felsher (2015)
(2) Audio Commentary with actors Brandon Adams, A.J. Langer, Sean Whalen, and Yan Burg (2015) -
Extras:Interviews (2015):
- "House Mother" with Wendy Robie (19:26)
- "House of Horrors" with cinematographer Sandi Sissel (16:09)
- "Settling the Score" with composer Don Peake (10:13)
"What Lies Beneath: The Effects of The People Under the Stairs" 2015 featurette (15:01)
Behind the Scenes Footage (6:38)
Vintage 1991 Making-of Featurette (3:43)
Storyboards (6:52)
Still Gallery (4:17)
Theatrical Trailer (1:18)
TV Spots (1:21) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a slipcase and reversible artwork.
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Subtitles:English HoH and French
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Aspect Ratio:1.81:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:UV digital copy is also included.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
(1) Audio Commentary with director Wes Craven; moderated by Michael Felsher (2015)
(2) Audio Commentary with actors Brandon Adams, A.J. Langer, Sean Whalen, and Yan Burg (2015)
(3) Audio Commentary with actor Brandon Adams; moderated by Calum Waddell (2013)
Interviews (2015):
- "House Mother" with Wendy Robie (19:26)
- "House of Horrors" with cinematographer Sandi Sissel (16:09)
- "Settling the Score" with composer Don Peake (10:13)
"What Lies Beneath: The Effects of The People Under the Stairs" 2015 featurette (15:01)
Behind the Scenes Footage (6:39)
Vintage 1991 Making-of Featurette (3:43)
Storyboards (6:55)
Still Gallery (4:17)
Theatrical Trailer (1:18)
TV Spots (1:21) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663235814
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Notes:Features a 4K scan of the original camera negative.
All extras are in HD.
Comes with a slipcase.
If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18"x24" rolled poster while supplies last. -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary with director Wes Craven; moderated by Michael Felsher (2015)
(2) Audio Commentary with actors Brandon Adams, A.J. Langer, Sean Whalen, and Yan Burg (2015) -
Extras:Interviews (2015):
- "House Mother" with Wendy Robie (19:26)
- "House of Horrors" with cinematographer Sandi Sissel (16:09)
- "Settling the Score" with composer Don Peake (10:13)
"What Lies Beneath: The Effects of The People Under the Stairs" 2015 featurette (15:01)
Behind the Scenes Footage (6:38)
Vintage 1991 Making-of Featurette (3:43)
Storyboards (6:52)
Still Gallery (4:17)
Theatrical Trailer (1:18)
TV Spots (1:21) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a slipcase and reversible artwork.
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by Craig Martin (2024)
(2) Audio Commentary with director Wes Craven; moderated by Michael Felsher (2015)
(3) Audio Commentary with actors Brandon Adams, A.J. Langer, Sean Whalen, and Yan Burg (2015) -
Extras:"House Mother" 2015 interview with Wendy Robie (19:26)
"House of Horrors" 2025 interview with Director of Photography Sandi Sissel (16:09)
"Settling the Score" 2015 interview with Composer Don Peake (10:13)
"What Lies Beneath: The Effects of The People Under the Stairs" 2015 featurette (15:02)
Behind-the-Scenes Footage (6:39)
Vintage Making-Of Featurette (3:43)
Original Storyboards (6:55)
Still Gallery (4:17)
Theatrical Trailer (1:14)
TV Spots (1:21) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Part of the 3-film 3-disc "Wes Craven Film Collection" which includes , "The Serpent and the Rainbow", and "The People Under the Stairs" in a lenticular hard case, 6 art cards and a 44-page booklet.
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Subtitles:Cantonese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (European), Russian, Spanish (Castilian), Spanish (Latin), Swedish, Thai, and Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
French DTS 2.0 Stereo
Italian DTS 2.0 Stereo
Japanese DTS 2.0 Stereo
Portuguese DTS 2.0 Stereo
Russian DTS 2.0 Stereo
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Subtitles:Cantonese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (European), Russian, Spanish (Castilian), Spanish (Latin), Swedish, Thai, and Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
French DTS 2.0 Stereo
Italian DTS 2.0 Stereo
Japanese DTS 2.0 Stereo
Portuguese DTS 2.0 Stereo
Russian DTS 2.0 Stereo
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Subtitles:Cantonese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (European), Russian, Spanish (Castilian), Spanish (Latin), Swedish, Thai, and Turkish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
French DTS 2.0 Stereo
Italian DTS 2.0 Stereo
Japanese DTS 2.0 Stereo
Portuguese DTS 2.0 Stereo
Russian DTS 2.0 Stereo
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"Making Of" vintage 1991 featurette (3:33)
Picture Gallery (50 pictures)
German Trailer (1:28)
English Trailer (1:16)
TV Spots (1:17) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The featurette is in English with optional German subtitles.
First pressings come with a cardboard slipcover.
Includes a 12-page booklet with writing by Christian Kessler. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1) Audio Commentary with director Wes Craven, moderated by Calum Waddell (in English only)
(2) Audio Commentary with actors Brandon Adams, A.J. Langer, Sean Whalen, and Yan Burg (in English only) (2015)
(3) Audio Commentary with actor Brandon Adams, moderated by Calum Waddell (in English only) (2013)
Original Storyboards (in English) (1080p, 6:55)
German Theatrical Trailer (SD, 1:28)
English Theatrical Trailer (SD, 1:16)
TV Spots (in English) (SD, 1:17)
Picture Gallery (1080p, 50 pictures)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
DISC THREE (DVD)
"Fear, Freud & Class Welfare" 2013 interview with director Wes Craven (23:38)
"House Mother" 2015 interview with actress Wendy Robie (18:39)
"Behind Closed Doors" 2013 interview with actress A.J. Langer (13:04)
Scrapbook (2:28)
"Silent But Deadly" 2013 interview with actor Sean Whalen (13:25)
"What Lies Beneath: The Effects of The People Under the Stairs" 2015 featurette (14:26)
"House of Horrors" 2015 interview with cinematographer Sandi Sissel (15:30)
"Settling the Score" 2015 interview with composer Don Peake (9:48)
"Underneath the Floorboards" 2013 interview with Jeffrey Reddick, creator of the Final Destination series (8:42)
"Making Of" vintage 1991 featurette (3:33)*
Behind the Scenes (6:39) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:The featurette is in English with optional German subtitles. The commentaries are in English only.
*The making-of featurette on the bonus disc is the same as the one on the Austrian Blu-ray.
German title: Das Haus der Vergessenen. 18-page booklet (non-removable) with writing by Christian Kessler included (it's the same text as in the earlier Austrian release from Koch Media). Audio wrongly declared as DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 for English and German on backcover of Mediabook. -
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Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The subtitles are not mentioned on the menu and can only be accessed through remote control.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with actor Brandon Adams; moderated by Calum Waddell (2013)
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Extras:"Fear, Freud & Class Welfare" 2013 interview with director Wes Craven (24:37)
"Behind Closed Doors" 2013 interview with actress A.J. Langer (13:37)
"Silent But Deadly" 2013 interview with actor Sean Whalen (13:59)
"Underneath the Floorboards" 2013 interview with Jeffrey Reddick, creator of the Final Destination series (9:04)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a booklet featuring essay and archive stills
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/Canada Scream Factory, Australian Via Vision, UK Arrow, and German Koch releases have the most extras, with differing exclusives. Do note that the Craven commentary on the Scream Factory/Via Vision editions is a different track from the one on the UK and German editions.
For audio the US Scream Factory has a 5.1 track.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Universal Pictures - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (101:56)
- Blu-ray A Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (101:56).
- Blu-ray ALL Wes Craven Film Collection Australia- Via Vision - No cuts.
- Blu-ray ALL France- Universal Pictures - No cuts (101:56).
- Blu-ray ALL Italy- Universal Pictures - No cuts (101:56).
- Blu-ray ALL Japan- Universal Pictures - No cuts (101:56).
- Blu-ray B Austria- Koch Media - No cuts (102:03).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Koch Media - No cuts (101:57).
- Blu-ray B Scandinavia- Excalibur Media - No cuts (102:03).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (101:55).
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 27/10/13
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 12/07/24UPDATE LOG:
27/10/13 - Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
10/09/14 - Added USA release.
17/07/15 - Added Scream Factory release.
06/08/15 - DVDBeaver, capsaholic links.
31/08/15 - Additions of the France, Italy, Japan, Austria editions.
06/01/19: Updated Germany, capsaholic.
16/12/22: Addition of the Canadian and Scandinavian releases and updated Caps-A-Holic link.
13/05/23: Addition of the Scream Factory 4K/Blu-ray combo Collector's Editions.
09/06/23: Updated Caps-a-holic link.
12/07/24: Added Australia.
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