Basket Case
1982, English. Directed by Frank Henenlotter.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 493 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Basket Case is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Shudder, and Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
- Frank HenenlotterDirector
- Kevin Van HentenryckDuane Bradley
- Terri Susan SmithSharon
- Beverly BonnerCasey
- Robert VogelHotel Manager
- Diana BrowneDr. Judith Kutter
- Lloyd PaceDr. Harold Needleman
- Bill FreemanDr. Julius Lifflander
- Ruth NeumanDuane's Aunt
- Richard PierceDuane's Father
- Sean McCabeYoung Duane
- Dorothy StronginJosephine
- Kerry RuffDetective
Details
- Released
- 2 April 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Henenlotter
- Budget
- $35K
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Basket Case: quick answers
What comes after Basket Case?
Next in the series: Basket Case 2 (1990) and Basket Case 3 (1992).
Is Basket Case worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 493 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Basket Case?
Basket Case runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Basket Case have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Basket Case. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Basket Case parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Basket Case is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Basket Case on?
Basket Case is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Shudder, and Fandor in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Basket Case?
If you liked Basket Case, try Deathgasm, Fright Night, Evil Dead II.
Who directed Basket Case?
Basket Case (1982) was directed by Frank Henenlotter and stars Kevin Van Hentenryck, Terri Susan Smith, Beverly Bonner.