Basket Case (1982): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Basket Case is a 1982 comedy horror film directed by Frank Henenlotter, starring Bill Freeman, Kevin Van Hentenryck and Robert Vogel. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10. Stream it on AMC+ and ARROW, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Frank Henenlotter
- Original language
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Finnish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Basket Case About?
The premise of Basket Case without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A small-town Finnish basketball team finds itself embroiled in escalating chaos after new managers arrive with ambitious, and questionable, schemes. They exploit loopholes and spend lavishly to assemble a bizarre and mismatched group of players, leading to unpredictable and hilarious consequences. The team’s journey is filled with unusual characters and increasingly absurd situations.
Basket Case Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- outdoor nudity
- basket
- grindhouse film
- public nudity
- evil twin
- male nudity
- cult director
- conjoined twins
- cult film
- psychotronic film
- naked on street
- troublemaking brother
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- murder of a nude woman
- body horror
- male star appears nude
- long haired male
- naked on the street
- naked outdoors
- reference to shakespeare's the tempest
- bad wig
- lecherous old lady
- twin nurses
- virgin
- male full frontal nudity
- doctor
- siamese twins
- receptionist
- date
- loss of girlfriend
- fall from height
- prostitute
- grabbed in the crotch
- wicker basket
- times square manhattan new york city
- television set
- separation
- scar
- running naked
- rape
- jealousy
- glowing eyes
- gash in the face
- falling out a window
- falling from height
- face ripped off
- death of aunt
- death in childbirth
- breast fondling
- aunt
- 42nd street manhattan new york city
Where to Watch Basket Case
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Basket Case Cast
Bill Freeman leads the cast, with Kevin Van Hentenryck and Robert Vogel. Directed by Frank Henenlotter; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Henenlotter
Also Starring in Basket Case
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Critics gave Basket Case 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 63% User score
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Basket Case Plot Summary
What happens in Basket Case from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Julius Liflander, portrayed by Bill Freeman, finds himself in a terrifying situation when he attempts to exit his home/laboratory but is startled by the rustling trees around him. Fearing for his safety, he locks himself in and attempts to call the police, only for a gigantic hand to emerge and fatally attack him in a brutal confrontation.
Full summary
The whole story of Basket Case, scene by scene
Basket Case Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser, 2 clips and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer Basket Case ≣ 1982 ≣ Trailer #1
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Teaser Original TV Spot
- Clip Surgery
How Well Do You Know Basket Case?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the main character seeking refuge in New York?
Cars in Basket Case
3 cars on screen, including the 1978 Dodge Aspen and the 1973 Dodge Coronet.
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1973 Dodge Coronet Background role -
1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Background role
Basket Case Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Frères de sang” and “El Caso del Canasto”.
- Also known as
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- Frères de sang
- El Caso del Canasto
- Veriveljet
- To kalathi tou tromou
- Существо в корзине
- O Segredo do Cesto
- Basket Case (¿Dónde te escondes, hermano?)
- Korgväskan
- Sepetteki ölüm
- Basket Case - Der unheimliche Zwilling
- Basket Case - O Mistério do Cesto
- Frère de sang
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- Το καλάθι του τρόμου
- バスケットケース
- El asesino de la canasta
- Wiklinowy koszyk
- Basket Case – Der unheimliche Zwilling
- Basket Case ¿Dónde te escondes, hermano?
- Basket Case - Másfél test, egy lélek
- O Mistério do Cesto
- Кошницата
- 바스켓 케이스
- 篮子里的恶魔
- Basket Case: ¿Donde te escondes Hermano?
- Případ košíku
- อะไรอยู่ในตะกร้า
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Movies Like Basket Case
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Basket Case 2, Basket Case 3: The Progeny and Baghead.
Basket Case FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Basket Case, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Basket Case?
Basket Case runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Basket Case released?
Basket Case was released on April 2, 1982.
Who directed Basket Case?
Basket Case was directed by Frank Henenlotter.
More films by Frank Henenlotter Who is in the cast of Basket Case?
Basket Case stars Bill Freeman, Kevin Van Hentenryck and Robert Vogel, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Basket Case?
In the US, Basket Case is streaming on AMC+, ARROW and Cineverse and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Basket Case rated?
Basket Case has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 77 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Basket Case have a post-credit scene?
No. Basket Case has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Basket Case in?
The original language of Basket Case is Finnish.
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