Basket Case
The tenant in room 7 is very small, very twisted, and very mad.
1982 · 91 min · ★ 6.2 · Horror, Comedy
A young man carrying a big basket that contains his extremely deformed, formerly conjoined twin brother seeks vengeance on the doctors who separated them against their will.
Directed by Frank Henenlotter · Written by Frank Henenlotter
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Kevin Van Hentenryck Duane Bradley -
Terri Susan Smith Sharon -
Beverly Bonner Casey -
Robert Vogel Hotel Manager -
Diana Browne Dr. Judith Kutter - L Lloyd Pace Dr. Harold Needleman
- B Bill Freeman Dr. Julius Lifflander
- R Ruth Neuman Duane's Aunt
- R Richard Pierce Duane's Father
- S Sean McCabe Young Duane
- D Dorothy Strongin Josephine
- K Kerry Ruff Detective
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