Basket Case
Basket Case

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Basket Case

1982
Movie
91 min
English

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.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Google Users74%
Director: Frank HenenlotterGenres: Horror, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

Duane Bradley arrives in New York City with a large wicker basket containing his deformed, psychopathic twin brother, Belial. Duane is on a mission of revenge against the surgeons who separated them years ago. As Duane attempts to live a normal life and pursue relationships, Belial's violent urges become increasingly difficult to control, leading to a gruesome and bloody rampage.

Critical Reception

Basket Case is a cult classic horror film, celebrated for its low-budget charm, unique premise, and dark sense of humor. While initially met with mixed reactions due to its graphic content and unconventional narrative, it has since gained a significant following among horror enthusiasts and indie film fans. It's often praised for its originality and memorably grotesque villain.

What Reviewers Say

  • A uniquely bizarre and unsettling horror film with a cult following.

  • Praised for its inventive premise and dark, campy humor.

  • While low-budget, it delivers memorable gore and a distinctive, creepy atmosphere.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's cult status, its disturbing yet darkly humorous tone, and its memorable characters. Many appreciate its originality and raw, independent filmmaking style.

Fun Fact

The iconic wicker basket used to carry Belial was originally intended to be a simple prop, but its distinctiveness became central to the film's imagery and marketing.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

***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, ...