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7/10This wasn't bad in the slightest despite its slasher-film mentality and shoestring budget. Not bad at all if you have the stomach for this sort of thing.
Reviewed on September 22, 2016
Don't Look in the Basement(1973)
Hell... has found a new home!
4.9(69)1h 29m1973-09-01
HorrorThriller
Don't Look in the Basement Synopsis
A young psychiatric nurse goes to work at a lonesome asylum following a murder. There, she experiences varying degrees of torment from the patients.
Don't Look in the Basement (1973) is a horror and thriller film directed by S.F. Brownrigg, released on September 1, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Bill McGhee, Jessie Lee Fulton, Robert Dracup and Harryette Warren. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- S.F. Brownrigg
- Writers:
- Tim Pope
- Producers:
- S.F. Brownrigg
- Cinematographer:
- Robert B. Alcott
- Composer:
- Robert Farrar
- Production:
- Camera 2 Productions, Century Studios
- Status:
- Released
Don't Look in the Basement (1973) Trailer
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Don't Look in the Basement Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill McGhee
as Sam
Jessie Lee Fulton
as Jane St. Claire
- Robert Dracup
Robert Dracup
as Ray Daniels
- Harryette Warren
Harryette Warren
as Jennifer D.
- Michael Harvey
Michael Harvey
as Dr. Stephens
- Jessie Kirby
Jessie Kirby
as Danny
- Hugh Feagin
Hugh Feagin
as Sergeant Jaffee
- Betty Chandler
Betty Chandler
as Allyson King
Camilla Carr
as Harriet
Gene Ross
as Oliver W. Cameron
Annabelle Weenick
as Geraldine Masters
- Rosie Holotik
Rosie Holotik
as Charlotte Beale
Key crew
Directed by S.F. Brownrigg, written by Tim Pope, produced by S.F. Brownrigg.
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Don't Look in the Basement Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 69 ratings.
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Don't Look in the Basement – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don't Look in the Basement online?
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Don't Look in the Basement (1973) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cultpix, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Artiflix, Chilling and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Don't Look in the Basement?
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The main cast of Don't Look in the Basement (1973) includes Bill McGhee, Jessie Lee Fulton, Robert Dracup, Harryette Warren and Michael Harvey. The film was directed by S.F. Brownrigg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Don't Look in the Basement released?
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Don't Look in the Basement was released on September 1, 1973 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Don't Look in the Basement worth watching?
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Don't Look in the Basement (1973) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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