The People Under the Stairs (1991)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $24,204,000 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $392,642 | |
| Total | $392,642 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,522,250 (22.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.38 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,850 opening theaters/1,850 max. theaters, 4.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $65,023,090 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 1st, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | August 11th, 2015 by Shout Factory |
| MPA Rating: | R for terror/violence. |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Plot point: | Cannibalism, Class Warfare, Dysfunctional Family, Escape, Incest, Money Troubles, Raised by Kidnappers, Rescue |
| Subgenre: | Horror Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 1991 | 1 | $5,522,250 | 1,850 | $2,985 | $5,522,250 | 1 | |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 2 | $4,403,248 | -20% | 1,850 | $2,380 | $12,068,498 | 2 |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 4 | $3,014,320 | -32% | 1,838 | $1,640 | $16,957,568 | 3 |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 | $1,629,605 | -46% | 1,552 | $1,050 | $19,803,993 | 4 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | 9 | $1,170,440 | -28% | 1,009 | $1,160 | $21,716,768 | 5 |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 9 | $635,910 | -46% | 902 | $705 | $22,600,328 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 1991 | 1 | $7,665,250 | 1,850 | $4,143 | $7,665,250 | 1 | |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 2 | $6,277,998 | -18% | 1,850 | $3,394 | $13,943,248 | 2 |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 3 | $4,231,140 | -33% | 1,838 | $2,302 | $18,174,388 | 3 |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 6 | $2,371,940 | -44% | 1,552 | $1,528 | $20,546,328 | 4 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | 9 | $1,418,090 | -40% | 1,009 | $1,405 | $21,964,418 | 5 |
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,522,250 (22.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.38 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,850 opening theaters/1,850 max. theaters, 4.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $65,023,090 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 1st, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| Video Release: | August 11th, 2015 by Shout Factory |
| MPA Rating: | R for terror/violence. |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Plot point: | Cannibalism, Class Warfare, Dysfunctional Family, Escape, Incest, Money Troubles, Raised by Kidnappers, Rescue |
| Subgenre: | Horror Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 1991 | 1 | $5,522,250 | 1,850 | $2,985 | $5,522,250 | 1 | |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 2 | $4,403,248 | -20% | 1,850 | $2,380 | $12,068,498 | 2 |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 4 | $3,014,320 | -32% | 1,838 | $1,640 | $16,957,568 | 3 |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 7 | $1,629,605 | -46% | 1,552 | $1,050 | $19,803,993 | 4 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | 9 | $1,170,440 | -28% | 1,009 | $1,160 | $21,716,768 | 5 |
| Dec 6, 1991 | 9 | $635,910 | -46% | 902 | $705 | $22,600,328 | 6 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 1991 | 1 | $7,665,250 | 1,850 | $4,143 | $7,665,250 | 1 | |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 2 | $6,277,998 | -18% | 1,850 | $3,394 | $13,943,248 | 2 |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 3 | $4,231,140 | -33% | 1,838 | $2,302 | $18,174,388 | 3 |
| Nov 22, 1991 | 6 | $2,371,940 | -44% | 1,552 | $1,528 | $20,546,328 | 4 |
| Nov 29, 1991 | 9 | $1,418,090 | -40% | 1,009 | $1,405 | $21,964,418 | 5 |