Is The People Under The Stairs Based On A True Story? Wes Craven’s Inspiration Explained

Wes Craven had an interesting and disturbing inspiration for the cult classic movie The People Under the Stairs, but was it a true story? The 1991 horror comedy follows a boy named Fool, who breaks into a home to steal money for his family only to find a murderous couple and their family that they’ve kept captive. Like many other great horror movies, this home invasion flick fell into obscurity after its release despite its box office success. In recent years, it has gained a cult following.