Basket Case (1982) Horror Comedy
Basket Case (1982) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.23/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.8/10
Basket Case Plot Synopsis:
Charming country bumpkin Duane Bradley takes a motel room in New York with a basket and a backpack. In a flashback sequence we learn the basket contains his surgically removed Siamese twin - who is not only so physically deformed the doctors hesitated to consider him a human, but is also the vindictive driver behind their trip, with the purpose of killing off all those he blames. But in one of those doctors' offices, Duane gets his first-ever date, with the receptionist, and wants to start a positive life. When the freak twin escapes, the scene is set for a grim finale.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young man carrying a big basket that contains his extremely deformed Siamese-twin brother seeks vengeance on the doctors who separated them against their will.
Tagline: Its mother conceived it... You won"t believe it...
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Basket Case Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1982 (more 1982 movies)
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Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Basket Case Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 02, 1982, Blu-ray 4K: Jan 11, 2022, Blu-ray CE: Feb 27, 2018, Blu-ray: Jan 11, 2022
Producers: Arnold H. Bruck, Edgar Ievins, Tom Kaye
Musicians: Gus Russo
Cinematographers: Bruce Torbet
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Basket Case (1982) Cast (Click to Expand)
Basket Case Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Van Hentenryck | ... | Duane Bradley (as Kevin VanHentenryck) |
| Terri Susan Smith | ... | Sharon |
| Beverly Bonner | ... | Casey |
| Robert Vogel | ... | Hotel Manager |
| Diana Browne | ... | Dr. Kutter |
| Lloyd Pace | ... | Dr. Needleman |
| Bill Freeman | ... | Dr. Lifflander |
| Joe Clarke | ... | O''Donovan |
| Ruth Neuman | ... | Duane''s Aunt |
| Richard Pierce | ... | Duane''s Father |
| Sean McCabe | ... | Young Duane |
| Dorothy Strongin | ... | Josephine |
| Kerry Ruff | ... | Detective |
| Ilze Balodis | ... | Social Worker |
| Tom Robinson | ... | Thief in Theater |
| Chris Babson | ... | Kutter''s Date |
| Maria T. Newland | ... | Patient |
| Florence Shultz | ... | Nurse |
| Mary Ellen Shultz | ... | Nurse |
| Constantine Scopas | ... | Hotel Tenant |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kevin Van Hentenryck (b. May 28, 1953) – Duane Bradley (as Kevin VanHentenryck)
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Kevin Van Hat Trick | Kevin VanHentenryck - Terri Susan Smith – Sharon
- Beverly Bonner – Casey
Also known as: Casey Belial - Robert Vogel – Hotel Manager
- Diana Browne – Dr. Kutter
- Lloyd Pace – Dr. Needleman
- Bill Freeman – Dr. Lifflander
- Joe Clarke – O''Donovan
- Ruth Neuman – Duane''s Aunt
- Richard Pierce – Duane''s Father
- Sean McCabe – Young Duane
- Dorothy Strongin – Josephine
- Kerry Ruff – Detective
- Ilze Balodis – Social Worker
- Tom Robinson – Thief in Theater
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