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I'm always here for a horror movie with a female killer, but when all there is on offer in support of that is embarrassing dialogue and abysmal actors who muddle their way though it, it's hard to really get through a movie like _The Basemen...
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The Basement
2017
Movie
82 min
English
A group of international students explores a basement that has been abandoned for years. But what starts off as an exploratory séance ends in bloody mayhem when a malicious entity is summoned.
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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Ebenezer Claiborne•Genres: Horror, Thriller
Plot Summary
A traumatized veteran, Bill, returns home from war to find his wife has left him and his newborn daughter is diagnosed with a rare, fatal disease. Desperate to save his child, Bill embarks on a dangerous journey, eventually finding himself in a remote, isolated house where he uncovers a dark secret that could hold the key to his daughter's survival.
Critical Reception
The Basement (2017) received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences alike, with many pointing to its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. While some acknowledged the film's attempts at psychological horror, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a cohesive or satisfying narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Panned for its confusing and nonsensical plot.
Criticized for weak character development and performances.
Lacked genuine scares or suspense.
Google audience: Information not available.
Fun Fact
The film's setting in a remote, isolated house is intended to amplify the sense of dread and psychological isolation experienced by the protagonist.
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