MV5BMzgwMjJiZmItYmU4MS00ODc5LWI2MmEtZjJhNWM1MjFkMzdjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQxNzMzNDI@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,647,1000_AL_.jpg — Basket Case (1982)

**Directed by: Frank Henenlotter**
**Starring: Kevin Van Hentenryck, Teri Susan Smith, Beverly Bonner**
**Rated: NR (Suggested R for Comic Horror Violence and Gore and Some Nudity)**
**Running Time: 1 h 31 m**
**TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS:Writing, Creature Design, Story**
**WEAKNESSES: *Definitely* Not for Everyone**

Basket Case (1982)

October 14, 2019

A young man travels to New York with his deformed Siamese-twin brother in a basket with plans for vengeance on the doctors that separated them against their will.

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**Directed by: Frank Henenlotter**
**Starring: Kevin Van Hentenryck, Judy Grafe, Annie Ross**
**Rated: R**
**Running Time: 1 h 30 m**
**TMM Score: 2.5 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: Creature Design, Bizarre Turns**
**WEAKNESSES: Different Tone Than The First**

Basket Case II (1990)

October 14, 2019

Following the events of Basket Case, Duane and his Siamese-twin brother, a mutant named Belial flee the hospital where they are taken and join up with a troupe of wayward freaks.

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**Directed by: Frank Henenlotter**
**Starring: Kevin Van Hentenryck, Annie Ross, Gil Roper**
**Rated: R for Graphic Monster Violence, Sensuality and Language**
**Running Time: 1 h 25 m**
**TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: Monster Effects, Some Humor**
**WEAKNESSES: Most Humor, Pacing, Boring Writing**

Basket Case III (1991)

October 14, 2019

Following the events of “Basket Case 2”, Duane recovers from his delusional breakdown and learns that Belial will soon become a father.

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