Don't Look in the Basement (1973) Horror Thriller
Don't Look in the Basement (1973) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: The Forgotten
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.71/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.9/10
Don't Look in the Basement Plot Synopsis:
Nurse Charlotte Beale arrives at the isolated Stephens Sanitarium to work, only to learn that Dr. Stephens was murdered by one of the patients and his successor, Dr. Geraldine Masters, is not very eager to take on new staff. Charlotte finds her job maddeningly hard as the patients torment and harass her at every turn, and she soon learns why Dr. Masters is so eager to keep outsiders out.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young psychiatric nurse goes to work at a lonesome asylum following a murder. There, she experiences varying degrees of torment from the patients.
Tagline: The Day The Insane Took Over The Asylum!
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Don't Look in the Basement Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1973 (more 1973 movies)
Production Co.: VCI Entertainment
Website: http://www.vcientertainment.com/Film-Categories?product_id=235
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Don't Look in the Basement Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 16, 2016, Blu-ray CE: Jul 11, 2017, DVD: Dec 16, 2014
Writers: Thomas Pope, Tim Pope
Producers: S.F. Brownrigg, Walter L. Krusz
Musicians: Robert Farrar
Cinematographers: Robert B. Alcott
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Don't Look in the Basement (1973) Cast (Click to Expand)
Don't Look in the Basement Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bill McGhee | ... | Sam (as William Bill McGhee) |
| Jessie Lee Fulton | ... | Jane St. Claire |
| Robert Dracup | ... | Ray Daniels |
| Harryette Warren | ... | Jennifer D. |
| Michael Harvey | ... | Dr. Stephens |
| Jessie Kirby | ... | Danny |
| Hugh Feagin | ... | Sgt. Jaffee |
| Betty Chandler | ... | Allyson King |
| Camilla Carr | ... | Harriet |
| Gene Ross | ... | Judge Oliver W. Cameron |
| Annabelle Weenick | ... | Dr. Geraldine S. Masters (as Anne MacAdams) |
| Rosie Holotik | ... | Nurse Charlotte Beale |
| Rhea MacAdams | ... | Mrs. Callingham |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Bill McGhee, as Sam (as William Bill McGhee), passed away at age 76 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Bill McGee | William Bill McGhee | William McGhee - Jessie Lee Fulton – Jane St. Claire
- Robert Dracup – Ray Daniels
- Harryette Warren – Jennifer D.
- Michael Harvey – Dr. Stephens
- Jessie Kirby – Danny
- Hugh Feagin – Sgt. Jaffee
- Betty Chandler – Allyson King
- Camilla Carr (b. August 31, 1942) – Harriet
Sign: Virgo - Gene Ross (b. August 9, 1930) – Judge Oliver W. Cameron
Sign: Leo - Annabelle Weenick, as Dr. Geraldine S. Masters (as Anne MacAdams), passed away at age 78 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Annabelle Lee | Annabelle MacAdams | Anne MacAdams | Anne McAdams | Ann McAdams - Rosie Holotik (b. November 30, 1945) – Nurse Charlotte Beale
Also known as: Rosie Waters - Rhea MacAdams – Mrs. Callingham
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