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Basement - The Horror of the Cellar

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2011 | 69 min | Horror

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for people who like the lights on afterwards and horror fans. The scares come from the creaks and shadows as much as the jumps. A good follow-up to Hell House LLC.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Builds dread steadily, at 1 hr 9 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you scare easily or watch alone at night.

In 2008, Tim Ritter bought a camera to document the strange noises that kept him awake night after night. He found no logical explanation for the nocturnal sounds from the basement. When he realized that his landlady was hiding something from him, he started his own investigation into the dark past of the house. As the afflictions worsened, Tim made a momentous decision. He took his camera and spent a night in the basement ...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Thomas Grieser

  • Thomas GrieserTim Ritter
  • Ursula GrieserFrau Vogelbauer
  • Wolfgang GrieserHerr Schwarz
  • Timo HomburgKlempner