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Basket Case

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Director: Frank Henenlotter

Actors: Kevin VanHentenryck, Terri Susan Smith, Beverly Bonner

Plot

Duane Bradley, a seemingly ordinary young man, arrives in New York City with a large and mysterious wicker basket. Inside, hidden from the prying eyes of the bustling city, resides his deformed twin brother Belial. Once conjoined twins, they were separated in a brutal operation that Duane resents. Carrying a grudge against the doctors who performed the surgery, the vengeful twins seek out those responsible for their physical divide to exact retribution. Duane checks into a cheap hotel in the seedy side of town, where the misshapen Belial remains concealed within the basket, biding his time.

While Duane attempts to lead a semblance of a normal life and even begins a tentative romance with a receptionist named Sharon, his bond with Belial remains deeply complex and co-dependent. Belial's presence is a constant source of tension, as his anger and jealousy surface, threatening Duane's newfound connections. Their secret plot unfolds as they track down the surgeons, with Belial exhibiting a terrifying capacity for violence. As Duane struggles with his conscience and the moral implications of their quest, the tension between the brothers escalates, setting the stage for a deadly confrontation that challenges the limits of their brotherly ties.

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Writers: Frank Henenlotter

Release Date: 02 Apr 1982

Runtime: 91 min

Rating: Not Rated

Country: United States

Language: English

Home Video Reviews

Basket Case 4K UHD Blu-ray Front Cover

Score: 89

Basket Case

4K UHD Blu-ray

Arrow's 4K release of Basket Case wows with upgrades & extras, a must for cult horror fans.

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Basket Case Blu-ray Front Cover

Score: 60

Basket Case

Blu-ray

'Basket Case,' a cult classic horror/comedy, shines on Blu-ray; a must-see for genre enthusiasts.

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