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Who usually dies first in the horror movie? You know who. Who usually goes to horror movies just to shout helpful advice at the screen? You know who. There's probably a reason for this. In a new podcast series Miles Kelly, Tawny Ochoa and Chris Paicely explore horror movies and try to come up with some rules for survival.

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How to NOT die first in THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS

March 10, 2021 • 2 Blacks and a Mexican • Season 1 • Episode 10

The People Under the Stairs is one of those movies many of us saw too young. It was probably because we all wanted to be Brandon Adams. This 1991 American horror comedy, written and directed by Wes Craven, is full of heavy racial and socio-economical commentary, which makes for a very interesting experience for our characters of color. Also, what's up with those people under the stairs? Why are they... like... monsters?