Basket Case 1982

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
66%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
15%
Splat

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.

Kevin Van Hentenryck

as Duane Bradley

Terri Susan Smith

as Sharon

Beverly Bonner

as Casey

Robert Vogel

as Hotel Manager

Diana Browne

as Dr. Judith Kutter

Lloyd Pace

as Dr. Harold Needleman

Bill Freeman

as Dr. Julius Lifflander

Ruth Neuman

as Duane's Aunt

Richard Pierce

as Duane's Father

Sean McCabe

as Young Duane

Director:

Frank Henenlotter

Writer:

Frank Henenlotter

Genres:

Horror,Comedy

Release Date:

1982 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

91 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Basket Case

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Kevin Van Hentenryck

as Duane Bradley

Terri Susan Smith

as Sharon

Beverly Bonner

as Casey

Robert Vogel

as Hotel Manager

Diana Browne

as Dr. Judith Kutter

Lloyd Pace

as Dr. Harold Needleman

Bill Freeman

as Dr. Julius Lifflander

Ruth Neuman

as Duane's Aunt

Richard Pierce

as Duane's Father

Sean McCabe

as Young Duane

Dorothy Strongin

as Josephine

Kerry Ruff

as Detective

Ilze Balodis

as Social Worker

Tom Robinson

as Thief in Theater

Chris Babson

as Kutter's Date

Maria T. Newland

as Patient

Florence Shultz

as Nurse

Constantine Scopas

as Hotel Tenant

Charles Stanley

as Hotel Tenant

Sydney Best

as Hotel Tenant

Johnny Ray Williams

as Hotel Tenant

Yousef Abuhamdeh

as Hotel Tenant

Lubi Kirsch

as Hotel Tenant

Catherine Russell

as Hotel Tenant

Mitchell Huval

as Hotel Tenant

Noel Hall

as Drug Dealer

Bruce Frankel

as Second Detective

Pat Ivers

as Street Girl

Emily Armstrong

as Street Girl

Russell Fritz

as Casey's John

Jerry Butler

as Casey Greeter (uncredited)

Frank Henenlotter

as Theater Patron (uncredited)

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