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Basket Case

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6.3/10 • 427

1982-04-021h 31m

ComedyHorror

The tenant in room 7 is very small, very twisted, and very mad.

A young man carrying a big basket that contains his extremely deformed, formerly conjoined twin brother seeks vengeance on the doctors who separated them against their will.

Directors
Frank Henenlotter
Writters
Frank Henenlotter
Editors
Frank Henenlotter, Frank Henenlotter

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  1. Kevin Van Hentenryck

    Kevin Van Hentenryck

    Duane Bradley

  2. Terri Susan Smith

    Terri Susan Smith

    Sharon

  3. Beverly Bonner

    Beverly Bonner

    Casey

  4. Robert Vogel

    Robert Vogel

    Hotel Manager

  5. Diana Browne

    Diana Browne

    Dr. Judith Kutter

  6. Lloyd Pace

    Lloyd Pace

    Dr. Harold Needleman

  7. Bill Freeman

    Bill Freeman

    Dr. Julius Lifflander

  8. Joe Clarke

    Joe Clarke

    O'Donovan

  9. Ruth Neuman

    Ruth Neuman

    Duane's Aunt

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Wuchak

Sep 4, 2019

6/10

Gory and amusing horror about separated Siamese twins in New York City, one vengeful A young man from upstate New York, Duane Bradley (Kevin Van Hentenryck), travels to the seedy side of Manhattan with a mysterious wicker basket, looking for a couple of dubious doctors. “Basket Case” (1982) is a very bloody ‘B’ horror with (mostly) low-key comedy that’s actually funny. The quaint low-budget effects consist of rubber puppetry & gloves with some stop-motion unapproved by Ray Harryhausen. Blonde Terri Susan Smith shines as Duane’s potential girlfriend, Sharon, while Beverly Bonner heartily rises to the challenge as Duane’s friendly next-door neighbor in hotel, Casey. The flick is entertaining so I can see how it’s become a cult favorite, but the focus on the seedy side of Manhattan makes for a somewhat unpalatable experience. Yet it’s interesting going back in time to New York City in 1981. Some people lambaste “Basket Case” for being “amateurish” but, come on, it only cost $35,000, which would translate to about $100,000 today. The film runs 1 hour, 31 minutes, and was shot in Manhattan with some stuff done in Glens Falls, New York. GRADE: B-

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$35,000.00
Revenue
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Keywords
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