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Don't Look in the Basement

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Nurse Charlotte Beale is hired by Dr. Stephens to work at a small sanitarium he runs. When Charlotte arrives, however, she learns that Stephens died in the interim, and his successor, Dr. Masters is not very keen to take on new staff. Charlotte goes along, but can't help noticing how unusual Masters' approach is to treating the mentally ill. She soon learns why Dr. Masters is so eager to keep the outsiders out.

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Dave Golder Radio Times May 20, 2024
1/5
Grindhouse connoisseurs will love it, but they're likely to be alone. Go to Full Review Bill Morrison News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) Sep 27, 2022
The "R" rating in most cases stands for repulsion. Go to Full Review Scott Weinberg DVDTalk.com Nov 20, 2006
2.5/5
I'm not even sure if the movie has a basement in it, but it's a real stinker to be sure. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Oct 3, 2005
2/5
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Max M. @Househuntermax Apr 25, 2026 Very grind house and worth a watch. Not a great movie, but the acting is above average and keeps you in it. See more Bedlamite 2 @RT97515895 Aug 17, 2024 Some surprisingly good acting from people who never seemed to act again. Betty Chandler as Allyson King is startling. See more Tyler B @MitchellsChin Sep 18, 2023 A horror film made with real grit. It'll twist your mind as the hacking and slashing unfolds. Although it seems to have been forgotten on the back shelf by audiences, it is probably one of the most underrated ever made. See more Michael K @RT09451059 Aug 10, 2023 No redeeming qualities for this low budget film. Lot of screaming and showing off of the model they got to act. See more tom k @RT28982756 May 22, 2022 It's gritty and weird. A classic low budget gem! See more Oct 16, 2021 It's gritty and weird. A classic low budget gem! See more Read all reviews
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S.F. Brownrigg

Director

Bill McGhee

Sam

Rosie Holotik

Nurse Charlotte Beale

Annabelle Weenick

Dr. Geraldine S. Masters

Michael Harvey

Dr. Stephens

Tim Pope

Writer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Nurse Charlotte Beale is hired by Dr. Stephens to work at a small sanitarium he runs. When Charlotte arrives, however, she learns that Stephens died in the interim, and his successor, Dr. Masters is not very keen to take on new staff. Charlotte goes along, but can't help noticing how unusual Masters' approach is to treating the mentally ill. She soon learns why Dr. Masters is so eager to keep the outsiders out.
Director
S.F. Brownrigg
Producer
S.F. Brownrigg
Screenwriter
Tim Pope
Distributor
Lost Domain, VCI Home Video, Liberty Home Video, Gorgon Video, VidAmerica, Hallmark Releasing Corp., Reel Media International [us]
Production Co
Century Films, Camera 2 Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 1, 1973, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 28, 2011
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Mono
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