Basket Case

Horror Exploitation
Directed by Frank Henenlotter | 1982

£29.99 453 available

Description

A man arrives in NYC with a basket, containing his deformed, telepathic twin. Frank Henenlotter’s low-budget horror is weird and unforgettable.

Special Features

  • 4K digital restoration.
  • Commentary with Henenlotter.
  • "What's in the Basket?" documentary.
  • Behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes.
  • Collector's booklet with essays.
  • Archival interview with Kevin Van Hentenryck.

Production Details

  • Director: Frank Henenlotter
  • Genre: Horror
  • Subgenre: Exploitation
  • Resolution: 1080p
  • Edition: Arrow Video
  • Censor Status: Banned in the UK in early 1980s; later released uncut
  • Packaging: Clear case with slipcover, poster, booklet
  • Original Release Date: 4 April 1982

User Reviews

su 1 Jul 2025

Frank Henenlotter’s cult classic is a sleazy, gory love letter to grindhouse cinema. The story of a man and his monstrous twin in a basket is as absurd as it is endearing. Cheap effects, big heart, and buckets of blood—what’s not to love?

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