Basket Case
Seen it?1982 | 91 min | Horror, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Evil Dead II, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 92K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Henenlotter
- 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