Basket Case (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1982, Basket Case is a comedy and horror film directed by Frank Henenlotter, running about 91 minutes. “The tenant in room 7 is very small, very twisted and very mad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man carrying a big basket that contains his deformed Siamese-twin brother seeks vengeance on the doctors who separated them against their will.
Who’s in it. Basket Case stars Kevin Van Hentenryck as Duane Bradley, Terri Susan Smith as Sharon, Beverly Bonner as Casey and Robert Vogel as Hotel Manager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Basket Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Basket Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of Basket Case tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Basket Case (1982)?
- In US, Basket Case is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Basket Case worth watching?
- Basket Case holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Basket Case?
- Basket Case stars Kevin Van Hentenryck, Terri Susan Smith, Beverly Bonner, Robert Vogel and Diana Browne.
- When was Basket Case released?
- Basket Case was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.